Psychology is a definate force in our day to day lives. It provides an insight to character and thought processes that would otherwise be overlooked or, in the least, be speculated as to basis for occurrence. Psychology, the scientific study of the behavior of individuals and their mental processes, addresses the needs and problems of individuals. This is accomplished by much needed research that is completed by using the Scientific Method. Through the use of this method the goals of psychology: to describe, explain, predict and control behavior, are accomplished which in turn provides the ability to improve the quality of life for individuals.
It is facinating to note, however, that though the goals of psychology may be honorable, it appears at times that no matter what measures are taken by the researcher to ensure qualified results, things may not be as they appear. Many things can "influence" the outcome of a research study. For example, in my opinion, something as particular as one's perspective (ie biological, psychodynamic etc) can play a large role, by creating bias, in the way that one describes or notes how a behavior is being observed. That is why many safeguards have been taken to try to prevent these errors from occurring in the study.
The Context of Discovery is the initial phase of research and possibly one of the most exciting. This is when researchers think of new ideas and reasons as to why a particular behavior is happening. It allows for creativity's input into the world of science: developing theories, and creating hypothesis. The second phase addreses observer biases by using standardization of variables, placebos, control procedures, and variations in the way that studies are designed. .
Correlational studies are used when actual testing of a particular theory would prove to be unsafe, or unethical. In personal opinion this is one of the forms of research that can be easily manipulated and/or interpreted by the public unless researchers have allowed a sufficient amount of time to thouroughly examine the theories.
At 2 months they can laugh, 4-5months they can smile and recognize their parents, 5-6 months sit without support, 12 months walk unassisted, 20 months kick a ball forward, 20-22 months make two word sentences and 2 years, pedal a tricycle (Psyc notes). ...
Summary: Laertes prepares to leave for France. ... (After midnight) Summary: Polonius declares, that the prince is mad with love for Ophelia. ... Summary: Hamlet told Horatio what he learned from the ghost, on how Claudius murdered his father. ... Summary: Claudius speaks to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. ... Summary: In Gertrude's chamber, the queen and Polonius wait for Hamlet's arrival. ...
There are a lot of events in history that had showed us how the different ways of thinking and beliefs could spark terrible endings. In the beginning, people fought for territory; that was the way a nation could be powerful, more lands, more minerals and resources, what is meant more money. A good economic situation did not mean same kind of life for everybody at that time. Unfortunately the inequality focused in a few groups of people sparked big revolutions searching equality, freedom and fraternity; that was when people realized that sometimes the only way to change minds was with war and ...
I have stress nearly everyday, it's a wonder I haven't had a stroke or a panic attack. Lots of things in my life that give me joy also give me stress; like driving, or playing on the computer, or dealing with somebody, and just managing my time. Driving is my largest source of stress, I have to d...
SUMMARY In this research there are five setting: the neighborhood, the schools, work places, voluntary associations, and family networks. These settings are compared to each other as well as to the situation where no organized setting is shared. Couples who meet outside organized settings may ei...
Reflective Journal Summary I learned a lot using the different techniques for journal writing. Using the different techniques gave me the opportunity to experiment with my own writing. I enjoyed doing the journal entries because it got me out of the habit of the boring "note-taking" mechanism....
Character Summary Grey Beaver: He is the Indian who owns white fang and is the unspoken, in a type of way, master of white fang. ... Book Summary There really isn't a whole lot that I can tell you about this book, unless I was to give the entire book away, but this story is basically about White Fang, as the title suggests, and his path from being a savage wolf dog to becoming a domesticated friendly pet. ...
