PSYC 1F90 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Thematic Apperception Test, Capilano River, Dependent And Independent Variables
18 Jan 2018
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Unit #2: briefly identify and describe the three goals of the scientific enterprise. (pp. 44-45: measurement and description: investigator must figure out a way to measure the phenomenon under study ex. Scientists believe they understand events when they are able to explain the reasons for the events occurrence. To evaluate their understanding, they make and test predictions called hypotheses. If we hypothesize that physiological arousal would affect emotions, the variables in our study would be physiological arousal and emotional state: application and control: Scientists hope the info they gather will be of practical value in helping solve everyday problems. The psychology profession attempts to apply research findings to practical problems in schools, businesses, etc. A clinical psychologist might use what we know about typical, everyday emotions to assist individuals suffering from emotional disorders: define hypothesis, variables, and theory. Hypotheses: a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables.
