Describe the Scientific Revolution

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Essay

Describe the Scientific Revolution. Why did it begin? Who were some of the notable minds responsible for this revolution? Was there widespread acceptance of their ideas?

Identify the role of theoretical frameworks and definitions in psychology research.

Recognize the historical and theoretical underpinnings of social psychology.

Identify the foundational experiments and theories in social psychology.

Recognize Kurt Lewin's contributions and the origins of experimental social psychology.

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Definitions:

Sexual Response Cycle

The sequence of physical and emotional changes that occur as a person becomes sexually aroused and engages in sexually stimulating activities, traditionally divided into phases such as desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution.

Validity

The degree to which a theory, finding, or measurement is grounded in reality and accurately reflects the true state of affairs.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Research Assistant

A person who supports academic or professional research efforts, typically conducting experiments, data collection, or analysis.