AICE Psychology AS Level Study Guide

A collection of vocabulary flashcards to aid in understanding key concepts and studies from AICE Psychology syllabus.

Biological Approach

Focuses on how physical systems (brain, hormones, genetics) influence behavior, thoughts, and feelings.

Cognitive Approach

Studies internal mental processes such as attention, memory, and problem-solving.

Learning Approach

Explains behavior through learning processes like classical and operant conditioning.

Social Approach

Explains behavior as influenced by social interactions, group dynamics, and environmental factors.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which research findings can be generalized to real-world settings.

Validity

The degree to which a study accurately measures what it claims to measure.

Reliability

The consistency of a measure; whether the same results would be obtained if the study was repeated.

Replication

The process of repeating a study to verify its results.

Generalization

Applying the findings of a study to a broader context beyond the participants involved.

Case Study

In-depth examination of an individual or group, often used to explore complex issues.

Self-Report Method

Participants provide data about themselves through questionnaires or interviews.

Observational Study

Research involving the systematic observation of behavior in a natural setting.

Longitudinal Study

Research that follows the same subjects over a period of time to observe changes.

Dement and Kleitman Study

Investigated the relationship between dream content and eye movements during sleep.

Hassett et al. Study

Explored toy preferences in monkeys to understand biological influences on gender differences.

Hölzel et al. Study

Investigated changes in brain structure due to mindfulness training using MRI scans.

Milgram Study

Investigated obedience to authority, showing that individuals will comply even to harmful orders.

Piliavin et al. Study

Examined bystander behavior and factors influencing the likelihood of helping in emergencies.