Methods of Psychology
Some methodologies in psychology , including the following :
1. Experimental Methodology
How this is done usually in the laboratory by conducting various experiments. Researchers have full control over the course of an experiment. That will determine what will be examined in something, when to study, how often do research, and so on. In the experimental method, the nature of subjectivity from the method of introspection will be overcome. In pure introspection method, only the researchers themselves into objects. But the experimental introspection, the number of subjects a lot, that is, people who experimented it. With the breadth or number of study subjects, the results obtained will be more objective. Research methods generally begin with the hypothesis that prediction / forecasting, branching from the theory, is described and formulated so that it can be tested.
2. Scientific Observation
On scientific observation, a case in situations arising, not on purpose. But the scientific process and spontaneously. Observations of this nature can be applied also to other behaviors, such as : the behavior of the people who are in the department store, the behavior of motorists on the highway, the behavior of children who are playing, the behavior of people in natural disasters, and so on.
3. History of Life (biography method)
The history of one's life can be an important source of data to better know the "soul" of the person concerned, for example, from the story of his mother, a child who does not ride a class may be known that he is not less intelligent since childhood but his interest was in music so he was not serious enough to enroll in school. In this method describes the circumstances, attitudes, or other characteristics of the person concerned. In addition to having the advantage of this method also has drawbacks, which is not uncommon these methods are subjective. The history of life can be arranged in 2 ways, namely : the creation of reconstruction diary and biography.
4. Interview
The interview is a question and answer the examiner and the person being examined. In order for the examined person can find his heart itself, his views, his opinions and others such that the person interviewing can dig up all the information needed. Both questionnaires or interviews both have similarities, but differ in the way they are presented. The advantage compared to the interview questionnaire are:
- In the interview if there is something less obvious, it can be clarified.
- Interviwer (requester) can adapt to the mood of the interviewee (those questioned).
- There is a direct interaction face to face so it is expected to foster a good relationship when the interview is done.
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