A phenomenon refers to an observable event or occurrence that can be studied and analyzed. It can be anything from physical actions to cognitive processes.
Empirical Evidence: Empirical evidence refers to data or observations gathered through scientific research methods.
Correlation: Correlation refers to the relationship between two variables where changes in one variable are associated with changes in another variable.
Observational Study: An observational study is a research method where researchers carefully observe and record behavior without manipulating any variables.
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Which psychological theory best explains the phenomenon of a child fearing darkness after hearing ghost stories?
What explains the phenomenon when a person can't verbally identify an object placed in their left hand without looking at it, while having their corpus callosum severed?
Why does deprivation of REM sleep lead to a phenomenon called "REM rebound"?
The phenomenon where recall is better for the first and last items but poor for middle items in a list is known as what?
What term describes the phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences a response to subsequent stimuli?
What term describes the phenomenon where expectations about a situation can lead to behaviors that make the expectations come true?
Which phenomenon explains why individuals may agree with public opinion despite having contrasting private beliefs?
Which psychological principle best explains the phenomenon where individuals conform to a group's prejudiced behaviour even if they do not personally share those prejudices?
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