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Deutsch: Forschungsmethodik / Español: Metodología de investigación / Português: Metodologia de pesquisa / Français: Méthodologie de recherche / Italiano: Metodologia della ricerca
The systematic foundation of psychological inquiry rests on Research methodology, which defines how knowledge is generated, validated, and interpreted. Without rigorous methodological frameworks, findings in psychology would lack reliability and replicability, undermining the discipline's scientific credibility. This article explores its core principles, applications, and challenges within psychological research.
A written description of a research study that includes a clear statement of the purpose of the research, a review of the relevant background literature that led to the research study, a description of the methods used to conduct the research, a summary of the research results, and a discussion and interpretation of the results.
In psychology, a researcher is a professional who employs scientific methods to explore, understand, and explain human behavior and mental processes. These individuals are pivotal in advancing psychological knowledge, developing theories, and informing evidence-based practices.
Deutsch: Ähnlichkeit / Español: semejanza / Português: semelhança / Français: ressemblance / Italiano: somiglianza
Resemblance in psychology refers to the perception or recognition of similarities between two or more objects, concepts, individuals, or situations. It plays a fundamental role in cognitive processes, such as categorisation, pattern recognition, and social judgements, and is central to how individuals interpret and make sense of the world.
In the psychology context, the term reservoir doesn't have a widely recognized or specific definition directly analogous to its common use in describing a large natural or artificial lake used for water storage. However, if we consider broader psychological theories and applications, the concept of a "reservoir" could metaphorically apply to various aspects within psychology, such as: