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    Handout 1–3 Methods of Research Research‚ systematic inquiry aimed at the discovery of new knowledge‚ is a central ingredient of the scientific method in psychology. It provides the key to understanding the degree to which hypotheses (and the theories behind them) are accurate. Just as we can apply different theories and hypotheses to explain the same phenomena‚ we can use a number of alternative methods to conduct research. In this exercise‚ you will learn more about several methods of research

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    Elizabeth has been a drug user for a long time. Her friend believe that addiction has not a biological explanation as none of her friends are addicts and they do not encourage her to take drugs. Describe and evaluate one biological explanation of drug addiction that could be used to understand Elizabeth’s drug explanation. Drug misuse causes significant changes to our neurotransmitter levels in the brain‚ and specifically levels of dopamine and serotonin. As these chemicals are both involved

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    Scientific Method and Steps in Scientific Inquiry Paper Scientific Methods are used in many areas and that includes Human Services. In this paper there will be discussions and explanations on how scientific methods can be used in the Human service field. The steps involved in scientific inquiry and why they are important will also be included in this paper. Typically human service professionals use the scientific methods to help gain information on a client and also to understand how to approach

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    Scientific Study of Personality Iris Darvish PSY/500 January 14‚ 2013 Dr. Tera Duncan Introduction There have been many theories that seek to define and explain personality. Some theories look at the different aspects of personality while others may put the emphasis on the traits that make up a personality. Is there one universal definition that is used among psychologists that can explain personality? There are many methods that researchers use to study personality. Among those methods

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    Social Psychology Most people are sociable as this is an innate and harmless characteristic of the human species. Sociable people enjoy sharing their personal space with others. They welcome stimulating interaction such as friendship‚ entertaining‚ and conversation. Society is so engrossed in people’s social lives that reality television shows‚ regardless of the focus‚ are the new norm. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines sociable as “inclined by nature to companionship with others

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    Is Psychology a Science?

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    Psychology is commonly defined as ’scientific ’ study of human behaviour and cognitive processes. Broadly speaking the discussion focuses on the different branches of psychology‚ and if they are indeed scientific. However‚ it is integral in this to debate to understand exactly the major features of a science‚ in order to judge if psychology is in fact one. There must be a definable subject matter - this changed from conscious human thought to human and non-human behaviour‚ then to cognitive processes

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    Prejudice‚ Stereotypes‚ and Discrimination Katrina Pride PSY301: Social Psychology Instructor: Michelle Andes July 1‚ 2013 When it comes to prejudice‚ stereotyping‚ and discrimination the root of it does not have a common knowledge of where it comes from. People tend to stay with those who have the same features as them‚ have the same beliefs and/or same characteristics as they do. In reference to the above sentence it may make it difficult or challenging for us to adapt or adjust to the

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    Koerselman Western Civilization Section D 29 November 2013 Copernicus and the Scientific Revolution The Scientific Revolution of the sixteenth and seventeenth century is known for its cosmological discoveries and its introduction to a new way of investigating nature. This revolution challenged the medieval perspective and influenced great minds such as Galileo‚ Francis Bacon‚ and Foucault. Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution rejected utter reliance on authorities‚ such as the Church‚ and strived

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    realms of religion‚ the arts‚ politics and the social ways of all citizens. The scientific movement in the 18th century was a critical part of history‚ as it ushered in some of the most important scientific finds built upon the discoveries of the 16th and 17th centuries‚ such as Bacon’s scientific method and Galileo’s astronomy research. The

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    Psychology as a Science

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    PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE Psychology is the scientific study of the behavior of individuals and their mental processes. (Fuchs & Milar‚ 2002). But what makes it a scientific study? First of all‚ why not? Nowadays the idea of psychology as a science seems so natural to us‚ but it was not always like this. The late-eighteenth-century declaration that a true scientific study of the mind was not possible posed a challenge that was answered in the nineteenth century when the possibility

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