Research methods

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Psychological approaches

Biological

The physical structure of our brain and the chemicals within it, much f which is determine our genes

Behavioural

Our experiences and what we learn from people around us

Cognitive

How we see the world. Our perception of ourselves, of others and the things that happen

Psychdynamic

Our deepest secrets, fears and fantasies. The hang ups our parents have given us

Positive

What enhances our life? What makes them better?

Research method important words

Case study

A process or record of research into the development of particular person, group or situation over a period of time.

Controlled observation

Type of observation study where the conditions are controlled by the researcher, may be done in a lab.

correlation study

A correlation is defined as a relationship between two variables purpose is to figure out which variables are connected

Field experiment

Applies scientific method to experimentally examine an intervention in real world natural habits

Interview

A meeting of people face to face, where they ask questions to obtain information.