Define "Nonspecific Compensation

question 80

Essay

Define "nonspecific compensation."

Understanding categorization of variables within experiments (independent and dependent variables).

Recognizing methods used to reduce bias and ensure reliability in experiments (e.g., double-blind control, anonymity).

Identifying research methods in psychology (survey, naturalistic observation, field, and laboratory experiments).

Comprehending the importance of ethical concerns in research (e.g., privacy issues, deception).

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Definitions:

Nonmaterial Social Facts

Aspects of social life that exist beyond the physical, including beliefs, values, norms, and social norms that influence human behavior.

Collective Consciousness

The set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society.

Collective Conscious

A collection of common beliefs, thoughts, and ethical views that act as a cohesive element in society.

Mechanical Societies

Sociological concept referring to traditional, pre-industrial societies where social cohesion and integration come from a homogeneity of individuals, as opposed to the interdependence of differentiated roles.