4/29/26, 9:29 PM Psychology: Approaches, Issues, and Debates Test and Flashcards
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Psychology: Approaches, Issues, and Debates
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Absolute morality
this is based on the notion that the ends cannot justify the means; some acts are
Acculturation strategy
the approach adopted by members of ethnic groups, involving decisions about
Adaptive
the extent to which a behaviour increases the reproductive potential of an individual and
Alpha bias
the tendency to exaggerate differences between the sexes.
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Androcentric bias
a bias in favour of males. An androcentric theory is based on research data on males
Beta bias
the tendency to minimise differences between the sexes.
Collectivist
a culture where individuals share tasks, belongings, and income. The people may live in large
Concordance rate
if one twin has a disorder or condition, the likelihood that the other twin also has it.
Conditioning theory
the view that all behaviour can be explained in terms of stimulus–response links.
Cross-cultural psychology
an approach in which different cultures are studied and compared.
Culture
the rules, morals, and methods of interactions specific to a group of people.
Derived etic
using a series of emic studies to build up a picture of a particular culture.
Determinism
the view that all behaviour is caused by factors other than one’s own will.
Diathesis–stress model
the notion that psychological disorders occur when there is a genetically
Eclectic approach
any approach in psychology that draws on many different perspectives.
Emic constructs
those that vary from one culture to another.
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Psychology: Approaches, Issues, and Debates
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Absolute morality
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Absolute morality
this is based on the notion that the ends cannot justify the means; some acts are
Acculturation strategy
the approach adopted by members of ethnic groups, involving decisions about
Adaptive
the extent to which a behaviour increases the reproductive potential of an individual and
Alpha bias
the tendency to exaggerate differences between the sexes.
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, 4/29/26, 9:29 PM Psychology: Approaches, Issues, and Debates Test and Flashcards
Androcentric bias
a bias in favour of males. An androcentric theory is based on research data on males
Beta bias
the tendency to minimise differences between the sexes.
Collectivist
a culture where individuals share tasks, belongings, and income. The people may live in large
Concordance rate
if one twin has a disorder or condition, the likelihood that the other twin also has it.
Conditioning theory
the view that all behaviour can be explained in terms of stimulus–response links.
Cross-cultural psychology
an approach in which different cultures are studied and compared.
Culture
the rules, morals, and methods of interactions specific to a group of people.
Derived etic
using a series of emic studies to build up a picture of a particular culture.
Determinism
the view that all behaviour is caused by factors other than one’s own will.
Diathesis–stress model
the notion that psychological disorders occur when there is a genetically
Eclectic approach
any approach in psychology that draws on many different perspectives.
Emic constructs
those that vary from one culture to another.
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