Key terms - psych

What is a controlled observation?

• A controlled observation is a scientific method where the researcher carefully observes and records data in a controlled environment.
• A controlled observation is a technique used in art but not in science
• A controlled observation involves observing data in an uncontrolled environment
• A controlled observation is a method where the researcher does not record any data

What is a laboratory experiment?

• A laboratory experiment is a gardening activity.
• A laboratory experiment is a scientific procedure done in a controlled environment to study a phenomenon, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
• A laboratory experiment is a cooking demonstration.
• A laboratory experiment is a dance performance.

Define standardisation

• A way in which procedures, materials and instructions are changed

• When procedures and materials are changed for all participants

• A way in which procedures, materials and instructions are kept the same

• Developing a customized process

What is meant by randomisation?

• Randomisation is the process of assigning subjects based on their age in a study.
• Randomisation is the process of selecting only male subjects for a study.
• Randomisation is the process of ensuring all subjects receive the same treatment in a study.
• Randomisation is the process of randomly assigning subjects to different groups or conditions in a study.

What is attachment?

• A type of food
• A form of payment
• A type of document
• Emotional bond between an infant and primary caregiver

What is maternal deprivation?

• Maternal deprivation is the absence of a mother figure during critical periods of a child's development.
• Maternal deprivation is the excessive pampering and attention given by a mother figure during critical periods of a child's development.
• Maternal deprivation is the absence of a father figure during critical periods of a child's development.
• Maternal deprivation is the overabundance of a mother figure during critical periods of a child's development.

Define abnormality

• Abnormality is defined as the absence of normality
• Abnormality is only applicable in medical contexts
• Abnormality is always negative and undesirable
• Any deviation from what is considered normal or typical within a specific context or situation.

Define operationalisation

• Operationalisation is the process of creating a new operational plan for a business
• Operationalisation refers to the act of streamlining operational processes within a company
• Operationalisation is the term used to describe the implementation of new software systems
• Operationalisation is the process of defining a concept so as to make it clearly distinguishable and measurable.

Define validity

• Validity is the degree to which a test measures the number of questions it contains.
• Validity is the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure.
• Validity is the degree to which a test measures the time it takes to complete.
• Validity is the degree to which a test measures the font size used in the instructions.

Define reliability

• Reliability is the accuracy of a measurement or research instrument.
• Reliability is the consistency and dependability of a measurement or research instrument.
• Reliability is the validity of a measurement or research instrument.
• Reliability is the precision of a measurement or research instrument.