PSY 2105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Longitudinal Study, Repeated Measures Design, Cultural Psychology

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2105
• Professor: David Collins

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Answered questions about geography, science, math, etc . Many scientists concluded that von osten was right: hans answered correctly even when master not present. Psychologist oskar pfungst was skeptical: performed simple experiments. Pfungst found hans could not answer if: he had blinders on, no one in his sight knew the correct answer. Scientific method: rules for designing, conducting, evaluating, and communicating research. A set of statements that describe a relation between behaviour and the factors that influence that behaviour. A statement as to how one variable(s) may influence another variable(s: high temperature conditions enhance aggression. A proven statement supported by strong evidence: responses that produce satisfying consequences are strengthened (law of. The scientific method assumes objective measurement: serves to eliminate bias, aims to operationalize the methods of study so that other scientists can replicate the study (and presumably replicate the research findings) Objectivity can be achieved by: a focus on observable behaviours. Have to be able to see it.