Psyc 2101 Exam 1, Top Questions and answers, graded A+. VERIFIED.

Psyc 2101 Exam 1, Top Questions and answers, graded A+. VERIFIED. Experiment A method in which the investigator manipulates one (independent)variable under carefully controlled conditions, and observes whether any changes occur in a second (dependent) variable as a result. Independent Variable A condition or event that the experimenter varies in order to see its impact on another variable Dependent Variable The variable that is thought to be affected by the manipulations of the independent variable. Experimental Group Consists of the subjects who receive some special treatment in regard to the independent variable Control Group Consists of similar subjects who do not receive the special treatment given to the experimental group. Correlations When two variables are related to each other. Case Study In–depth investigation of an individual participant Naturalistic Observation Careful observation of behavior without intervening directly with the subjects. Surveys Structured questionnaires designed to solicit information about specific aspects of participants’ behavior. Roots of Happiness Money – positively correlated (up to 75K)Age – unrelated Gender – pretty unrelated Parenthood – basically unrelated Intelligence – unrelated Health – moderately correlated Social Activity – positively correlated Religion – modest relation Marital Status – positively correlated Personality An individual's unique constellation of consistent behavioral traits The Big Five Extraversion (+ emotionality) Neuroticism (– emotionality) Openness to Experience Agreeableness Conscientiousness Psychoanalytic Theory Personality is somewhat controversial and based on three main assumptions:Personality is governed by unconscious forces that we cannot control Childhood exp. play significant role in determining adult personality Personality is shaped by the manner in which the individual copes w/ sexual urges Personality's 3 Structures (accord to Freud) Id – (devil on shoulder) primitive, instinctive component, operates according to pleasure principal Ego – (exec in the middle) decision making component that operates according to reality Superego (angel on other shoulder) moral component that incorporates social standards and represents what is right and wrong Layers of Consciousness