Psychology Study Guide for Exam 3

A set of vocabulary flashcards to help review key concepts and terms for the psychology exam.

Pseudoscience

A belief or practice that pretends to be scientific but lacks the evidence, methods, or principles of science.

Self-help

A personal development strategy that utilizes resources, books, and programs to improve one’s life, often with both benefits and risks.

Informed consent

A process by which participants are given information about a study or treatment to make a knowledgeable decision about participation.

Beneficence

The ethical principle of doing good and promoting the well-being of individuals.

Nonmaleficence

The ethical principle of not causing harm to others.

Integrity

The ethical principle that involves honesty, transparency, and adherence to moral and ethical standards.

Ethics

A set of moral principles that guide behavior and decision-making in psychology.

Fidelity and responsibility

The ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of trust in the relationship between psychologists and their clients.

Justice

The ethical principle that insists on fairness and equality in treatment for all clients.

Duty to warn

The legal and ethical obligation to inform others when a client poses a threat to themselves or others.

Helping relationship

A supportive relationship between a helper and a participant that focuses on improving the participant’s situation.

Codes of conduct

Formalized rules and standards that govern the behavior of professionals in various fields, including psychology.

Characteristics of the helping relationship

Includes trust, empathy, respect, and genuineness between the helper and the participant.

Tools for ethical treatment

Techniques and standards employed to ensure that participants are treated fairly and ethically during research or therapy.

Warning signs of pseudoscience

Indicators that suggest the credibility of claims may be lacking, such as lack of peer review or reliance on anecdotal evidence.

Undergraduate research assistants

Students who assist in academic research projects, often gaining practical experience and exposure to the research process.

Undergraduate teaching assistants

Students who assist professors in teaching courses, which enhances their understanding of the subject matter and teaching skills.

Job interview preparation

Steps taken to prepare for a job interview, including researching the company and practicing responses to common questions.