I've got a few resources here that I think might work for Psychology teaching.
Would love your feedback or additions on these!
1. Summary table of Research Methods
Complete the following table of the key ideas of this area of study. You may choose to present this as a concept map that links the key ideas.
Complete the following table of the key ideas of this area of study. You may choose to present this as a concept map that links the key ideas.
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Example
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Other information
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Independent variable
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Dependent variable
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Population
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Sample
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Random sampling
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Stratified sampling
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Convenience sampling
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Allocation
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Placebo effect
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Experimenter effect
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Single blind procedure
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Double blind procedure
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Extraneous variables
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Confounding variable
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Repeated measures design
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Matched subjects design
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Independent groups design
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Alternative hypothesis
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Null hypothesis
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Generalisations- when they are appropriate
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Ethical considerations
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Role of experimenter
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Participant’s rights
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Confidentiality
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Voluntary participation
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Withdrawal rights
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Informed consent
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Deception in research
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Debriefing
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Professional conduct
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Experiment
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Correlational method
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Case Studies
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Observations
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Interviews
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Quasi-experiment
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Self-report
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QUIZ 1 - Brain & Nervous System Name _________
1. The structure that allows the coordination between the left and right
hemispheres of the brain for activities such as tying one’s shoelaces is
A the hippocampus
B the temporal lobes
C the corpus callosum
D Wernicke’s area
2. Which of the following tasks is one typically controlled by the right
hemisphere?
A solving a quadratic equation
B solving a jigsaw puzzle
C preparing a logical argument
for a debate
D waving with your right hand
3. Which of the following brain research techniques allows the
neurosurgeon to view selected parts of the brain “at work”?
A Positron Emission Tomography
(PET)
B Electroencephalograph (EEG)
C Computerised Axial Tomography
(CAT)
D Magnetic Resonance Imaging (
MRI)
4. Which one of the following
statements correctly lists the two main divisions of the nervous system of the
human body?
A peripheral nervous system and
somatic nervous system
B peripheral nervous system and
central nervous system
C central nervous system and
autonomic nervous system
D brain & spinal cord
5. The outer layer of the brain is
A about 3 cm thick, grey and
wrinkled
B about 3 cm thick, white and
wrinkled
C about 3 mm thick, grey and
wrinkled
D about 3 mm thick, white and
wrinkled
6. One advantage of electrical stimulation of the brain as a research
tool is that:
A the brain remains intact
B it dosen’t require the implantation of
electrodes
C behaviour can be controlled with robot –
like precision
D all of the above
7. Control of voluntary movement
in the body has been found
A spinal cord
B reflex systems
C brain
D parietal lobe
8. After a “split brain operation” most people:
A Show severe impairment of
language ability
B Show constant competition
between the two hemispheres
C Function relatively normally
unless carefully tested
D Show a change in hand
dominance
9. The ______________ cerebral
hemisphere is superior at language,
mathematics and analytical thought
A Right
B Left
C Cortical
D Subcortical
10.A patient who has suffered brain damage to the left hemisphere is
likely to
to experience diminished
capacity for:
A naming objects
B recognising faces
C composing melodies
D identifying emotions
If you want the editable versions of these, please comment below and let me know, we can sort something out :)
