Methods of psychology

methods of psychology

1. Methods of psychology Amrina abid

2. Introspection method This method was introduced by E.B Titchener. It is also known as self observation method. Introspection means to look within. It is not possible to understand the inner feelings and experiences of other persons. For example: a patient can report about his pains and other disturbances in a better way than a nurse.

3. Observation method This method is useful in the areas where experiments cannot be conducted. In this method observer observe and collect data. For example: a nurse can observe patient’s temperature pulses, blood pressure, facial expression. This method is useful to study children mentally ill and unconscious patients.

4. Experimental method This is the most objective way of studying behavior. In this methods experiments are conducted in laboratories under controlled conditions. In experiments, usually effects of independent variables on dependent variable is studied. For example: the effect of music on level of blood pressure can be studied in laboratory setting hence music is independent variable and blood pressure is dependent variable.

5. Case study/ clinical method This method is used very commonly in hospitals and also in educational settings. For example: when a patient is admitted in hospital nurse collect detailed information pertaining to the disease of patient and this information will include past history of disease, treatment taken already. Psychodynamic use this method.

6. Survey method This method is used to get information from large number of people. For example: questionnaire, check lists, rating scale, inventors used to collect required information. This method is used to get political opinion, customers preferences. It can also be used to know information pertaining to the medical profession.

7. Genetic method It is also called developmental method. Most of our behaviors are result of our earlier experiments. In some cases, when need to understand some behavior we need to know their developmental aspects. For example: in order to understand behavior of adults we need to know their childhood development.

8. Interview method The word “interview” refers to “one on one conversation” for one person is acting in role of interviewer and in role of interviewee. Oldest and most widely used method, investigate issues n depth way. Psychologists uses this method is order to gain information in an efficient and streamlined manner.

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