Describe the Philosophy of Normalization

question 28

Essay

Describe the philosophy of normalization. How has normalization affected current practices related to persons with severe disabilities?

Understand the importance of empirical evidence in psychological research.

Recognize the potential for bias in research methods and understand strategies for reducing it.

Understand the limitations and applications of different research methods in psychology.

Grasp the relationship between correlation and causation in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.