AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

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Dr. Baker designs an experiment for studying lab rats’reactionto energy drinks in relation to problem solving.Dr. Baker is most interested in the goal of
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Description
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Explanation
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Prediction
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Behaviorism is the early perspective tried to return to focus on scientific inquiry by ignoring the study of consciousness by the means of we can used it through interacting within our environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -In classic experiments, Tolman convincingly demonstrated that you need some notion of mental representation-like a mental map-to explain rat behavior. This idea challenged behaviorist dogma and paved the way for cognitive science.

Detailed explanation-3: -The American Psychological Association defines psychology as “the study of the mind, how it works, and how it affects behavior.” It embraces all aspects of human experience-from brain functions to the differences in social behavior across races and nations (“Psychology’s three great branches, ” 2013).

Detailed explanation-4: -When researchers need to select a representative sample from a larger population, they often utilize a method known as random selection. In this selection process, each member of a group stands an equal chance of being chosen as a participant in the study.

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