PSYC 1101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Applied Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Confirmation Bias
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Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The field of psychology is diverse and looks at both behavior and mental processes in different ways. Explain how each term below applies to the study of behavior and/or mental processes. For each pair of terms, discuss the differences. (9pts) The goal of empirical research is to gain knowledge through through direct or indirect observation to test a hypothesis. The evidence can be analyzed through quantitative (numerical value, closed-ended questions, can be used to make graphs/tables) or qualitative data (diary accounts, open-ended questions, things that can be used to determine how people think). On the other hand, psychiatrists are licensed medical professionals that are allowed to prescribe medication. They also use psychotherapy to analyze behavior and mental processes. Experimental psychology uses research methods through experiments by developing a hypothesis, changing the independent variable, measuring the dependent variable, and creating control and experimental groups.
