Research Producers and Consumers in Psychology

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to research producers and consumers in psychology, emphasizing the importance of empirical methods and critical evaluation of research.

Research Producers

Individuals who conduct research and study various psychological phenomena, aiming to create new knowledge.

Research Consumers

Individuals who read and apply research findings to their work or personal growth, rather than conducting research themselves.

Empiricism

The practice of relying on verifiable evidence and systematic observations to draw conclusions.

Theory-Data Cycle

A process in which scientists collect data to test, revise, or update their theories based on empirical evidence.

Hypothesis

A specific prediction about the outcome of a study based on a theory.

Falsifiability

The quality of a scientific theory that allows it to be tested and potentially proven wrong through evidence.

Applied Research

Research conducted to solve practical problems and improve real-world situations.

Basic Research

Research aimed at enhancing the general body of knowledge without immediate practical application.

Peer Review

The process by which research articles are evaluated by experts in the field before publication.

Quantitative Method

A research approach that involves converting empirical observations into numerical data for statistical analysis.

Qualitative Method

A research approach that collects rich, detailed descriptions of phenomena, often through interviews or observations.

Reflexivity

The practice of researchers reflecting on how their own backgrounds and values might influence their research.

Organized Skepticism

A scientific norm that emphasizes questioning and evaluating all claims and theories, including one's own.

Community of Scientists

The collective of researchers who share findings, engage in peer review, and strive for transparency in their work.

Evidence-Based Treatment

A therapeutic approach that is supported by empirical research and proven effective through studies.

Weight of the Evidence

The overall conclusion drawn from reviewing scientific literature that assesses the consistency of studies with a theory.