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Observation and Assessment in Diagnostics
Observation and assessment are indispensable elements of psychological diagnostics. Applying them makes it possible to analyze human behavior directly within its respective contexts, revealing specific patterns and dynamics that often remain hidden in other diagnostic procedures. In fields such as clinical psychology, educational research, and personnel selection in particular, systematic observation provides opportunities to gain deeper insights into individual behavior. This method is especially valuable when the goal is not only to collect objective data but also to understand subtle behavioral nuances that cannot be captured through tests or self-reports alone.
Confirmation Bias: Why Your Gut Feeling Can Be Misleading
Does this sound familiar? You have a theory or assumption about a topic in mind, and suddenly you see evidence everywhere that you are right. You feel validated and think to yourself: “I knew it was true!” That may initially…
Data Management in SPSS
Contents Introduction Why use SPSS for data management? SPSS: Understanding the Interface and Setup The SPSS Views Syntax and Output Importing Data into SPSS Opening SPSS Files (.sav) Importing CSV/TXT Files Loading Excel files into SPSS Data preparation and transformation…
Defining the Sample and Target Population: How to Determine Whom You Should Survey
Conducting an empirical study can be quite challenging—especially if you are not exactly sure whom you should actually survey. However, defining the right sample and clearly specifying your research target population is essential to ensure that your results are meaningful. Don’t worry: in this article, you’ll get a simple step-by-step guide to determining your sample.
From outline to finished paragraphs in your bachelor’s thesis
A structured approach to your bachelor's thesis: With a well-thought-out outline and strong key sentences, you can write paragraphs in a way that is predictable, fast, and stress-free.
5 Common Mistakes When Writing the Introduction to Your Bachelor’s Thesis
The introduction to your bachelor's thesis lays the foundation for your entire paper. Yet this is exactly where many avoidable mistakes occur. In this article, you'll learn about the five typical pitfalls students encounter when writing their introduction and how to avoid them.
Exam Exercise: Hypotheses About Associations
Contents Assignment Abstract Data Collection R Script for Data Analysis R Script Output (Excerpt) Exam Questions Solution Outline Assignment Abstract The present study examined whether there is an association between daily screen time and students’ subjective perception of their sleep…
Academic Career Planning: Building a Position, Not a Plan
People ask, often, how my career happened. They want a story with a shape to it: a goal set early, steps taken deliberately, a destination reached on schedule. I can’t give them that story, because it isn’t true. What actually…
Deep Work in Academia: Creating a Focus-Friendly Environment
You’ve time-blocked your calendar. You’ve set some boundaries. You’ve carved out a window for deep work. But now you sit down… and you just can’t get into it. Your desk is cluttered. Notifications keep popping up. You hear someone talking…
Introduction to the R package psych
The R package psych was developed by William Revelle and others to facilitate the analysis of psychological and social science data more generally. Here, we take a closer look at it.