Psychology Notes
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Intro to Psychology 200.101 8/30/10 4 exams and a cumulative final read ch. 2 Personality x Environment = Behavior (nature) (nature) LEVELS -Genetic, Neurochemical, Brain Systems, Behavioral, Perceptual and Cognitive, Individual, Social and Cultural 9/1/10 Psychology as a Science: Theory Based *Theory Definition: -Theory vs. Phenomenon *Theory Development -Inductive: specific to general (e.g. attachment) -Deductive: general to specific (e.g., ego depletion) *Theory Evaluation: -Testable/Falsifiable -fits data -parsimony -generates research *Number One: Formula Theory - Steps in Research Formulate Hypothesis Design Study Collect the Data Analyze Data Disseminate the Results 9/3/10 1) Experimental - Manipulate (Independent Var.)