PSYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sexual Predator, Internal Validity, Random Assignment
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Psyc 101-001 class 2 aug. 25 2016 (tuesday) Psychology: scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Mental processes: internal, covert activity of the mind (thoughts and emotions) Hypothesis: belief or assertion as to the relationship between 2 or more occurrences. Research questions/ hypothesis maybe based on personal observations. Psychology is different from folk wisdom because psyc. is an empirical science observation & theories we develop based on personal experience can be tested. Using objective data collection, the validity of personal. Theory: exploration that organizes principals, predicts behavior or events. Ex) opposites in romance do not attract because disagreements and conflict are common and unpleasant. Ex) bob an imprisoned sex offender is looking to be released on probation. Ex) is bob likely to be a repeat offender. Ex) based on psychological testing and the statistic of sexual predator more than likely bob will be a repeat offender.
