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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
In psychology, a study refers to systematic research conducted by psychologists or other researchers aiming to gain new knowledge about human behavior, mental processes, or other phenomena.
Related terms
Experimental Study: An experimental study is a research method where the researcher manipulates variables to observe their effect on behavior or mental processes.
Observational Study: In an observational study, researchers observe and measure behavior without manipulating any variables.