Methods (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What are hypotheses in psychological research?
What are hypotheses in psychological research?
Statements about expected findings
Who argued in 1935 that theories should be tested by seeking disproof rather than proof?
Who argued in 1935 that theories should be tested by seeking disproof rather than proof?
Karl Popper
In the Black Swan Principle, what falsifies the hypothesis 'all swans are white'?
In the Black Swan Principle, what falsifies the hypothesis 'all swans are white'?
Observing one black swan
What does objectivity in scientific research require?
What does objectivity in scientific research require?
Data free from researcher's views
Who originally formulated the concept of empiricism?
Who originally formulated the concept of empiricism?
John Locke
What does replicability mean in psychological research?
What does replicability mean in psychological research?
Repeating a study produces same results
What is the nomothetic approach in psychology?
What is the nomothetic approach in psychology?
Explains behaviour using general theories
What does internal validity refer to?
What does internal validity refer to?
Engineered IV-DV relationship in study
What effect does laboratory control have on ecological validity?
What effect does laboratory control have on ecological validity?
May reduce ecological validity
Why are learning theorists considered reductionist?
Why are learning theorists considered reductionist?
Studied behaviour only in terms of learning