Research Methods and Psychological Observations

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture discussions regarding psychological testing, visual interpretations, societal standards, and group dynamics.

Psychological test

An assessment context in which participants examine an object, such as a skull from a potential animal, to report what they see.

Fallopian tubes

Structures identified by a participant during a psychological test while examining an object that resembles an animal skull.

Societal standards

Social expectations and norms that individuals feel compelled to adhere to, which may prevent them from wanting to appear different.

Group-influenced perspective change

The alteration of an individual's viewpoint during an interview caused by being within a group and influenced by the people surrounding them.