psychology

3. Group – The group in an experiment that does not get the independent variable; it’s used for comparison.
4. – An early approach to psychology that tried to break down mental processes into their most basic parts, like analyzing the structure of the mind.
7. – A research method where scientists test cause-and-effect by changing one variable and seeing how it affects another.
8. Research – Research done to solve real-world problems and improve people’s lives.
10. Variable – The outcome or result that is measured in an experiment (what changes).
13. Sample – A group of participants chosen randomly from a population so that every person has an equal chance of being included.
15. – A fake treatment (like a sugar pill) used in experiments to see if participants’ expectations influence their behavior.
18. – The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
19. Psychology – A perspective that focuses on personal growth, free will, and the idea that people want to be the best versions of themselves.

1. – Focuses on how mental processes help people adapt, survive, and function in their environment.
2. Genetics – The study of how much our genes and our environment influence our behavior.
5. – The idea that psychology should focus only on observable behaviors (what people do) instead of thoughts or feelings.
6. Variable – The factor that is changed or controlled by the researcher to test its effects.
9. – The entire group of people a researcher wants to study.
11. – An educated guess or prediction that can be tested in a study.
12. – A theory by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind, childhood experiences, and inner conflicts in shaping behavior.
14. Psychology – The study of how natural selection and adaptation have shaped behaviors and mental processes.
16. – To repeat a study to see if the results are the same and reliable.
17. Research – Research done to increase knowledge and understanding of psychology, not necessarily to solve immediate problems.