psychology as a science

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peer review
the assessment of scientific work by others who specialize in the same field, ensures research is of high quality
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empirical evidence
refers to data being collected through direct observation or experiment
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objectivity
researchers should remain value free when studying, they should try to remain totally unbiased. researchers are not influenced by personal feelings
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replication
referring to whether a particular method and finding can be repeated with different/ same people and/or on different occasions to complete results
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willhelm wundt
established first psychology lab. pioneered the method of introspection. graduated with a medicine degree. first textbook on psychology. emphasised relationship between psychology and the brain. made links between feelings and emotions.
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introspection
participants given a ticking metronome and thoughts images and sensations would be reported which were then recorded. breaking up conscious awareness.
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referring to whether a particular method and finding can be repeated with different/ same people and/or on different occasions to complete results

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established first psychology lab. pioneered the method of introspection. graduated with a medicine degree. first textbook on psychology. emphasised relationship between psychology and the brain. made links between feelings and emotions.

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