PSYC 2360 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Semantic Differential, Theoretical Definition, Nazi Concentration Camps

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Science: authority, intuition, logic, observation, logic, observation, intuition, authority, observation, logic, intuition, authority. Behavioural research research designed to study the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours of humans and animals. Purpose of behavioural research is to increase our understanding of behaviour and provide methods for improving the quality of our lives. Behavioural research also provides important information that complements other scientific approaches. Used to study important human problems and provide solutions to them. Difference between behavioural science and other fields on behaviour, is they believe personal and social behaviour can be understood and improved through research methods. Empirical based on systematic collection and analysis of data, based on observation. Data information collected through formal observation or measurement. Psychological research systematic empirical investigations designed to study the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours of humans and animals. May lead people to think they know things they do not really know.