Unit 2: Research in Psychology
Reading assignment notes check (10 pts): Due Monday, Sept.
16th
Flashcards (see below) (20 pts): Due Friday Sept 20th
Quiz on Unit 2 (with
some questions from Unit 1) on Monday Sept. 23rd
Quiz will be multiple choice and
have a writing component.
Objectives (think about these as you read) – If you know
these you will do well:
1. What methods do psychologists use to learn
about behavior and mental processes?
2. How is “Critical Thinking” important for
psychological research?
3. What
role do theories play in
psychological research?
4. Describe
and compare the following research methods: Naturalistic Observation,
Case Studies, Surveys, Correlational Studies, Experiments.
5. Explain the ethical issues in using human and animal subjects for psych
research.
6. What statistics do psych researchers use?
7. What are the ethical guidelines psych researchers
must follow?
8. Describe aspects of an experiment
including Independent and Dependent Variables, Control and
Experimental Groups, Informed Consent and how Placebos are used.
Bernstein Text Chapter 2 Pp. 27 - 57
Read and take Cornell notes based
on your reading instructions. Write down how long it takes you to complete the
reading and notes so you can know what to expect in terms of studying for
future chapters.
Flashcards
1. Make
flashcards for all key terms highlighted in text.
2. Additional Flashcards: Family Studies, Twin
Studies, Adoption Studies, Five important ethical guidelines for psych research,
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