PSYC 101 Study Guide - Pseudoskepticism, Skeptical Movement, Belief Perseverance
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Sept 4 2013 (ch. 1 pseudoscience: psychology is defined as. The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The science that studies behaviors and the physiological and cognitive processes that underlie it, and the profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of this science to practical problems. Application: how to apply to improve our lives: investigating the psych impact. Earphones don"t change safety: multilevel approach x3. Sept 9 2013: philosophy and biology are the roots for psychology. We need to confirm hypothesis by creating disconfirming evidence: scientific humility: in the quest for truth, always be prepared that we might be wrong. Counter evidence: belief perseverance: tendency to stick to initial beliefs even when evidence disconfirms them. Against what we want to believe (uncomfortable about own actions: psychology is a science. The scientific method sets the standard for what is considered evidence. Sept 11 2013: science: an approach to creating and evaluating evidence. Key characteristics: - communicate findings (review, publication)
