Unit 1: Scientific Foundations of Psychology

10-14% of the Exam

Questions to ask:

  • How does methodology of research affect the outcome of a study?

  • How do ethical guidelines impact psychological research?


Student Packet:

You must use your GCS account to access. This includes Daily Lectures, Guided Notes and Reading Guides for tests


Confusing Pairs:​

  • Random Sample & Representative Sample

  • Single-Blind Study & Double-Blind Study

  • Independent Variable & Dependent Variable

  • Reliability & Validity

  • Experimental Group & Control Group

College Board FAVORITE Topics

  • Evolutionary Psychology

  • Nature vs. Nurture Issue

  • Introspection

  • Random Assignment

  • Mode

  • Dependent Variable

  • Correlational Research

  • Correlation Coefficient

Module Practice Quizzes:

Mod 1-3

Mod 4-6

Mod 7

Additional help with content

FAMOUS PSYCHOLOGISTS BRIEF VERSION.doc
Hand mnemonic for perspectives.pdf