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.