PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Tabula Rasa, Anal Stage, Phallic Stage
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A theory is a set of concepts or propositions that describe and explain some aspect of our experience: a theory is a set of concepts or prepositions that describe some aspect of experience. Scientific theory: a public pronouncement by a scientist, of what the scientist believes to be true. Theory: organizes our thinking about a broad range of topics. What makes a theory good: 3 characteristics of a good theory, 1. A theory should be concise , yet it should be able to explain a wide range of phenomena, a theory that has few principles but explains a wide range of observations. Falsifiability: theory is capable of making explicit predictions. Heuristic value: can be applied to unknown situations and cases. Can apply it outside of where it was initially developed. Assumptions about human nature- whether children are born inherently good/evil.
