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What is a polygraph test?
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A polygraph test is a procedure that measures and records several physiological indicators while a person is asked and answers a series of questions.
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Physiological indicators of a polygraph test
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- Blood pressure and heart rate
- Respiration
- Skin conductivity
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Procedures of a polygraph test
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- PRE TEST INTERVIEW - The examiner explains the process, confirms consent, and formulates relevant, irrelevant, and control questions.
- QUESTIONING PHASE - The subject is connected to the polygraph and asked a series of questions three times.
- Physiological data and responses are recorded
- ANALYSIS - The examiner compares physiological responses to control Vs relevant questions. Stronger reactions to relevant questions may indicate deception.
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What is geropsychology?
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Geropsychology is a specialized field of psychology that focuses on the mental health, behaviour, and wellbeing of older adults.
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Define elderly care
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Elderly care is the support provided to meet physical, emotional, and social needs of older adults that need it.
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Areas of elderly care
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- Nutrition
- Hygiene
- Medication
- Mental health
- Social needs
- Rest
- Safety
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Key areas of geropsychology
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- Cognitive changes with age
- Mental health issues
- Physical health and psychology
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Aims and objectives of geropsychology
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- To promote mental and emotional wellbeing in older adults
- To diagnose and treat age related psychological disorders
- Support cognitive functioning and memory care
- Assists in end of life and palliative care planning
- Provides support to families and professional caregivers
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Why elderly care matters
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- Maintains health and wellbeing
- Ensures safety and comfort
- Encourages dignity and independence
- Prevents loneliness and neglect
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Factors that influence conformity
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- The presence of others
- It increases when the task becomes more difficult
- It increases when other members are of a higher social status
- It decreases when people are able to respond privately
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Solomon Asch experiment
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- Solomon Asch’s conformity experiment (1951) studied how individuals yield to or resist group pressure.
- The participants were told that they were in a vision test.
- The task was to match the length of a standard line with one of the three comparison lines.
- Confederates gave wrong answers deliberately in certain trials.
- Real participants answered after hearing others.
- 32% conformed to the wrong group answer on critical trials, 75% conformed at least once, and only 25% never conformed.
- People conform to avoid standing out, even when the group is clearly wrong.
- This demonstrated the power of normative social influence, conforming to be liked or accepted.
- Group pressure can override personal judgement.
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Factors in choosing a research topic
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- INTEREST AND PASSION - Choose a topic you enjoy and are curious about to keep you motivated throughout the research process
- RELEVANCE TO YOUR FIELD - Ensure your topic aligns with your field and contributes meaningfully to your area of study
- AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES - Pick a topic with enough existing literature, data, or access to participants.
- RESEARCH FEASIBILITY - Make sure the topic is practical and you have enough time and tools to carry it out.
- CLARITY AND FOCUS - The topic should be specific and well defined.
- ORIGINALITY - The topic should explore a fresh angle or address a gap in existing research to add value to your work.
- ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS - Ensure your topic respects participants’ rights and follows ethical research standards, especially in psychological research.
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Structure of a research project (Chapter 1)
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- Introduction – A general overview of the topic. It introduces the reader to the subject you’re studying.
- Background of the Study – Explains the history or situation that led to the research. Why is this study important now?
- Statement of the Problem – Clearly defines what problem or gap in knowledge the research is trying to address.
- Research Questions – The specific questions your study aims to answer.
- Objectives of the Study – What the study intends to achieve (e.g., “To examine…”, “To explore…”).
- Research Hypothesis – A testable prediction (mainly for quantitative studies), e.g., “There is a significant relationship between…”
- Significance of the Study – Who will benefit from your findings? (Students? Policymakers? Therapists?)
- Scope of the Study – The boundaries of the study (location, time frame, population, etc.).
- Operational Definition of Terms – Explain how key terms used in the study will be understood or measured.
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Chapter 2
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- Literature Review – Summary and discussion of previous studies or academic work related to your topic.
- Clarification of Concepts – Define and explain the key terms and ideas in your study in more detail.
- Review of Relevant Theories – Discuss psychological theories that relate to your study.
- Literature Review
- Summary of the Literature Review – Brief recap of what the literature says and the gaps your research will fill.
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Chapter 3
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- Research Design – The type of study you are conducting.
- Population of Study – The entire group you’re interested in.
- Sampling Technique – How you selected your participants.
- Research Instrument – The tool you used to collect data.
- Data Collection Procedure – Step-by-step explanation of how you gathered your data.
- Data Analysis – How you analysed the data.
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Chapter 4
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Test of results
Test of hypotheses
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Chapter 5
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Discussion of the results
Conclusion of your study
Recommendations
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