Examines how our genes, hormones, and nervous system interact with the environment to influence learning, personality, memory, motivation, emotions, and other traits and abilities.

Emphasizes that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her future, a large capacity in achieving personal growth.

It refers to a considerable amount of intrinsic worth, and enormous potential for self-fulfillment.

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

Studies how ideas, such as adaptation and natural selection, explain human behavior.

Which perspective deals with interactions between cultures, age groups, authority, religion, etc.?

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

The independent variable is

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What is the dependent variable?

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What is the independent variable?

What is a hypothesis?

What is a sample in research?

How can participant bias affect the outcome of a study?

Ethics come from the Greek word "___________" which means character, customs or habit.

It is the study of the methods and principles used to distinguish good from bad, right from wrong actions.

Any participants to any research activity must not be forced to take part in the study.

Confidentiality of a participant is best exemplified in which of the following actions?

Respondents may refuse to participate.

The researcher can replace the real names of respondents.

Which research method seeks to determine whether a cause-and-effect relationship exists between two variables

When we do studies outside of the laboratory, in the "real world"

As one variable increases, the other decreases

When both variables are affected in the same way. As x increases, y increases.

Data are collected which show a relationship between two variables

An experiment involving an independent variable that is environmental in nature and outside of the control of the researcher

When the expectations of the researcher consciously or unconsciously affect the findings of the study

A quantitative sampling technique where participants are selected from a larger potential group of eligible individuals, such that each person has the same fixed probability of being included in the sample.

What is meant by "debriefing"?

Once participants have started the research study they cannot withdraw unless the researcher gives permission.

A "code of ethics" is most like....

Deception may be justified if...

Typically, _________________ is provided before the study begins in the form of a signature on a detailed form explaining the study the participant will take part in.