issues and debates

• What is usually assumed when discussing a psychological theory?

  It applies to everyone
• What issue arises when examining who created psychological theories?

  They are mostly created by white males
• What does "WEIRD" refer to in psychological studies?

  Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic
• What are the two particular sources of bias in psychology discussed?

  • Gender bias
  • Culture bias
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• Why are issues and debates in psychology important for evaluations?

  They provide context for complex ideas
• What does bias in psychology lead to?

  Invalid understanding of human behavior
• What influences psychologists' theoretical assumptions?

  Their pre-existing views of the world
• What is gender bias in psychology?

  Stereotypical beliefs about male and female behavior
• What does cultural bias mean in psychology?

  Judging behavior through one's cultural norms
• What is universality in psychology?

  Behavior is true for all humans
• What is the problem with using WEIRD samples in psychological research?

  They are not representative of global populations
• What is alpha bias in psychology?

  Overemphasis on differences between genders
• What does evolutionary theory suggest about male and female behavior?

  They have different sexual behaviors based on biology
• What is beta bias in psychology?

  Assuming no differences in male and female behavior
• What is the fight or flight response based on?

  A male survival strategy
• What alternative response does Taylor suggest for females under stress?

  Tend and befriend
• What does cultural bias in psychology lead to?

  Misinterpretation of behavior across cultures
• What percentage of psychological research subjects come from the USA?

  68%
• What is ethnocentrism in psychology?

  Viewing one's culture as superior
• What is cultural relativism?

  Understanding behavior in its cultural context
• What is the first step to reduce bias in psychology?

  Admit there is a problem
• How can equal representation in research help reduce bias?

  By including diverse perspectives in psychology
• What is a reflexive approach in psychology?

  Reflecting on personal beliefs and values
• Why is it important to clarify findings relate only to the sample?

  To avoid misleading other researchers
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• What is the purpose of the Psych Boost channel?

  To provide psychology education for everyone
• What happens when you let go of a ball?

  It falls due to gravity.
• Why do we know the ball will fall?

  Because of our understanding of gravity.
• What can you predict about the ball if you know physics?

  You can predict its speed and path.
• What is the relationship between physical forces and plant growth?

  More fertilizer leads to predictable growth.
• What are deterministic processes in science?

  Processes that produce predictable outcomes.
• What do most people think about human behavior?

  They believe in free will.
• What are causal factors in human behavior?

  Genes and upbringing influence behavior.
• What is the scientific method's role in psychology?

  It tests causal explanations of behavior.
• What is the independent variable in an experiment?

  The factor that is changed by the researcher.
• What does the dependent variable measure?

  The effect of the independent variable.
• What is determinism in psychology?

  Traits and behaviors are influenced by external forces.
• What is soft determinism?

  Behavior is influenced but allows some control.
• What do environmental determinists believe?

  Experiences shape our behavior.