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WGU C180 Intro to Psychology Questions and answers, latest version.

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WGU C180 Intro to Psychology Questions and answers, latest version. empirical study - ✔✔Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and analysis of data that has been objective ... ly observed, measured, and undergone experimentation. Basic research - ✔✔research that answers fundamental questions about behavior. Applied research - ✔✔research that investigates issues that have implications for everyday life and provides solutions to everyday problems. Basic research - ✔✔Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does not seek to promote change in behavior or mental state. Empirical Research - ✔✔Collects and analyzes data on areas of research interest using scientific measures to gain knowledge for knowledge's sake or to promote changes in behavior or mental states. Applied Research - ✔✔Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in behavior or mental state. Mentalism - ✔✔type of performing art in which the performer appears to read the mind of another. Such powers may seem to be the result of psychic or paranormal practices, but in reality is the result of a combination of suggestion, misdirection, and psychology. Hypnosis - ✔✔a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate increased suggestibility and dissociated experiences. Consciousness - ✔✔our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment. dualism - ✔✔the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entitie [Show More]

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