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Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Insights and Limitations of Naturalistic Observation in Social Sciences

Naturalistic Observation observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation. Naturalistic observation is a research method used in psychology...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Unlocking Customer Satisfaction: The Importance of Recognizing and Fulfilling Consumer Needs for Long-Term Success

Need Recognition Result of an imbalance between actual and desired states (something triggers a need) (ex- search by major, location, info sources) (more in notes****)-Triggered by stimulus...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Simplicity is Key: The Importance of Occam’s Razor in Scientific Reasoning

Occam’s Razor law of parsimony Occam’s Razor is a principle attributed to William of Ockham, a 14th-century English logician and Franciscan friar, which states that when there...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Understanding the Oedipus Complex: Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Child Development and Gender Identity.

Oedipus complex according to Freud, a boy’s sexual desires toward his mother and feelings of jealousy and hatred for the rival father. The Oedipus complex is a...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Assessing Everyday Life Skills: Understanding the Differences between Adaptive Behavior Scales and Cognitive Ability Tests

One of the crucial differences between adaptive behavior scales and tests of cognitive ability is that the adaptive behavior scales try to measure _____. typical performance Adaptive...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Why Do Students from Ethnic Minority Backgrounds Experience Lower Academic Performance and Higher Rates of Disciplinary Action in Predominantly White Schools?

One study indicated that among Black and Latino students, transitioning to a school where the proportion of students from the same ethnic background is lower than it...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

How to Develop an Effective Operational Definition for Social Science Research: A Guide for Researchers

Operational Definition a carefully worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research study An operational definition refers to a clear and concise statement that defines...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Comparing English Language Testing Approaches: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and Cambridge English Language Assessment

Outline and Discuss the English language testing approach Administering tests entirely in Englisha. Benefitsi. Lots of researchb. issuesi. Often most biased The English language testing approach refers...