[PSYCH 250] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 106 pages long Study Guide!
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Experimental hypothesis prediction that the treatment will cause a specific effect. Independent variable (iv) treatment variable that is manipulated by the experimenter. Dependent variable (dv) specific behavior or outcome that is measured by the experimenter. Participants in an experiment are randomly assigned to two groups: Random assignment each person has an equal chance of being placed in either group. Common research methods: observation, experiment, survey & case study. 3 research designs: cross-sectional, longitudinal & cross-sequential. Each psychosexual stage includes potential conflicts how a person resolves these conflicts determines personality and behavior. Erik erikson created a theory of psychosocial development. Psychodynamic theories focus on the role of early childhood experiences. Cognitive theories emphasize how our thinking affects our actions. Sociocultural theory reminds us that development is embedded in a rich culture. Universal theories (e. g. , evolutionary) stress that our differences matter less than what we share as humans beings.
