Intro To Psych 2

Psychology

________ is empirical, conclusions drawn are based on things that can be tested and observed.

Operational Definition

________: a statement of the procedure used to define or control a variable.

Hypothesis

________: a testable prediction, often implied by theory.

Behavior

________ is determined by multiple causes.

Theory

________: an explanation using an integrated set of ideas that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events.

Harm

________ can not be greater than everyday life.

psyche

It means ________, which means the soul, and logos, which is the study of a subject.

Psychology

________ evolves in a socio- historical context.

"If it is all right to use deceit to advance knowledge, then why not for reasons of national security, for maintaining the Presidency, of to save ones own hide"

Warwick (1970s)

Theory

an explanation using an integrated set of ideas that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events

Hypothesis

a testable prediction, often implied by theory

Operational Definition

a statement of the procedure used to define or control a variable