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Methods of Psychology

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2.1 Scientific Methods in Psychology

  • Wilhelm Wundt pioneered systematic inquiry into psychology using introspection in the late 18th century
  • Scientific methods in psychology involve systematic inquiry using qualitative, quantitative, and ethological approaches
  • There are multiple scientific methods: observation, case study, survey, interview, and experimental methods
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2.1.1 Observational Method

  • Observation involves recording, perceiving, analyzing, and interpreting others' behaviors through careful systematic observation
  • Behaviors are overt manifestations of mental activities
  • Observation has been used since early development of scientific methods in psychology
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2.1.2 Longitudinal and Cross-sectional Methods

  • Both are observational methods used primarily in Developmental Psychology
  • Longitudinal studies track same group over extended time periods (years or decades)
  • Longitudinal studies detect changes in characteristics across time - excellent for developmental trajectories
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2.1.3 Case Study Method

  • Descriptive research approach involving in-depth investigation of individual, group, or psychological phenomenon
  • Frederick Le Play first introduced case study method in social science research
  • Sigmund Freud extensively used case studies and developed psychoanalysis based on them

Key Concepts

Psychology uses multiple systematic approachesObservation involves recordingThese are observational methods usedA case study is anSurveys involve studying attitudes

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