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Studying Human Behavior - Methods

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology

Topics in Studying Human Behavior - Methods

1

Goals of Psychological Enquiry

  • The main goals of psychological research are description, prediction, explanation, control, and application.
  • Description involves accurately recording a behavior to distinguish it from others.
  • Prediction means forecasting behavior based on observed patterns.
2

Steps in Conducting Scientific Research

  • Scientific research in psychology follows a systematic process.
  • Step 1: Conceptualising a problem based on observations or past research.
  • Step 2: Formulating a hypothesis — a testable prediction.
3

Research Methods in Psychology

  • Observation Method: Watching behavior in natural or controlled settings.
  • Experimental Method: Manipulating one variable to see its effect on another.
  • Correlational Research: Studying the relationship between two variables without manipulation.
4

Psychological Tools and Data Collection

  • Questionnaires and interview schedules are common tools for gathering information.
  • Open-ended questions allow free responses; closed-ended questions have fixed options.
  • Psychometric tests measure traits like intelligence and personality and must be reliable and valid.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Scientific Study of Human Behavior

Goals of Psychological EnquirySteps in Scientific ResearchResearch MethodsObservation MethodExperimental MethodVariables in ResearchNon-Experimental MethodsCorrelational Research

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