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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

2. Psychology Research

Intro to Research Methods

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2. Psychology Research

Intro to Research Methods

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Which of the following statements best describes a case study?

A psychological research method that involves manipulating one variable to discover its effect on another.

A statistical technique that examines the direction and strength of a relationship between two variables.

A research method that involves utilizing archived data.

A research method that involves an in-depth examination of a single individual or small group of people.

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Understand that a case study is a qualitative research method used in psychology.

Recognize that a case study involves an in-depth examination of a single individual or a small group, providing detailed insights.

Differentiate a case study from other research methods like experiments, which manipulate variables, or correlational studies, which examine relationships between variables.

Identify that case studies often use various data collection methods such as interviews, observations, and analysis of personal documents.

Acknowledge that case studies are valuable for exploring rare or unique phenomena, offering rich qualitative data that can inform broader psychological theories.