Glossary M
Glossary M
Metencephalon refers to one of the five (5) principal divisions of the brain, part of the brainstem.
Deutsch: Methode
In psychology, a method refers to a specific procedure or approach that is used to study a particular research question or topic. Methods can be qualitative, quantitative, or a combination of both, and can involve different types of data collection and analysis techniques.
Method of adjustment when observer adjusts a variable stimulus until it appears to be equal to a standard stimulus.
Method of constant stimuli when a stimulus is presented at different intensities along with a standard stimulus, and the observer reports if it appears to be greater than, less than, or equal to the standard.
Method of faith is a variant of the Method of authority in which people have unquestioning trust in the authority figure and, therefore, accept information from the authority without doubt or challenge.
Method of intuition refers to a method of acquiring knowledge in which information is accepted on the basis of a hunch or "gut feeling "