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Methods Of Psychology — Revision Notes
NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology
Methods Of Psychology revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Psychology syllabus.
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Approaches to the Study of Psychological Processes
- Biological approach focuses on brain, genes, hormones, endocrine system, neurotransmitters, and the physiological basis of behaviour.
- Psychoanalytic approach, developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes unconscious libidinal energy and unconscious motivation.
- Humanistic approach, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes conscious experiences, self-actualization, and unconditional positive regard.
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Scientific Method in Psychology
- Psychological research is objective, testable, self-correcting, and replicable.
- Objectivity means freedom from bias.
- Testable means findings can be checked again by using the same method.
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Observation Method
- Observation means systematic registering of events without deliberate interference.
- Naturalistic observation studies behaviour in a natural environment.
- In naturalistic observation, the observer has no control over extraneous variables.
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Experimentation and Control of Variables
- In an experiment, one variable is deliberately manipulated and controlled to study its effect on another variable.
- Independent Variable is controlled and manipulated by the experimenter.
- Dependent Variable is the variable on which the impact of the independent variable is studied.
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