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Key Takeaways A simple experiment tests cause and effect by changing one thing to see if it affects another.The control…
Key Takeaways Self-serving bias is when people take personal credit for good things and blame others for bad things.Having an…
Key Takeaways A case study is a detailed analysis of a single person, group, or event that allows researchers to…
Key Takeaways Naturalistic observation lets researchers watch subjects in real life without trying to change what’s happening.It’s good for studying…
Key Takeaways Compliance means changing behavior because someone asks you to do so.This can be direct, like a friend asking…
Key Takeaways Persuasion is when someone tries to change your beliefs or actions without forcing you. Recognizing persuasive techniques, like…
Key Takeaways A fixation is an obsessive focus on an unresolved stage of psychosexual development.Fixations can occur if conflicts in…
Key Takeaways Extrinsic motivation comes from external rewards like money or praise.Using extrinsic motivation works best when people have little…
Key Takeaways The great man theory of leadership suggests that leaders are born with natural abilities to lead.This theory has…
Key Takeaways Mass hysteria happens when a group experiences symptoms without a physical cause, often due to stress or groupthink.Signs…