Posted: September 4th, 2022

Origins of Psychology and Research Methods

Origins of Psychology and Research Methods

Within the discipline of psychology, there are several perspectives used to describe, predict, and explain human behavior. The seven major perspectives in modern psychology are psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanist, cognitive, neuroscientific/biopsychological, evolutionary, and sociocultural. Describe the seven major psychological perspectives using two to three sentences each. Select one major figure associated with one of the seven major perspectives and describe his or her work in two to three sentences. Type your response in the space below.
Part II: Research Methods

Describe research methods used in psychology by completing the following table. After completing the table, select two of the research methods and compare and contrast them in your own words. Your response must be at least 75 words. Fill in the following table to tell us about research methods used in psychology. After filling out the table, choose two of the research methods and write about how they are similar and different. At least 75 words must be in your answer.

Research Methods
Method Purpose Strengths Weaknesses Provide an example
Experimental Identify cause and effect

Descriptive

Naturalistic observation, surveys, case studies
Correlational Clarifies relationships and allows prediction
Biological Ethical concerns, practical limitations, lab conditions are artificial

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