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Phenomenon

Definition

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.

Related terms

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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Subjects (1)

  • AP Human Geography

Practice Questions (8)

  • 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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