Psych Words Quiz 1

Refers to the study of research that is meant to increase our scientific knowledge base

Refers to the use of a descriptive research approach to obtain an indepth analysis of a person

he propensity and skills to engage in activity with reflective skepticism focused on deciding what to believe or do.

Procedure that is conducted in psychological research with human subjects after an experiment or study has been conducted.

A testable prediction between at least two events. Characteristics or variables usually come from theories.

is a substance with no known medical effects

The scientific study of the human mind and its functions; especially those affecting behavior in a given context.

Standardized way of making observations

An investigation in which a hypothesis is scientifically tested; Independent variables (Cause) are manipulated and the dependent variable (e