PSYC-115 FA5 Study Guide - Spring 2018, Comprehensive Midterm Notes - Evolution, Memory, Operant Conditioning
12 Oct 2018
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Extra credit- write a short review on 2 of the 6 assigned books for 5 extra points each. The basic premise underlying the inclusion of this course in such a capacity is that there are commonalities among the sciences. The basic implication is that knowing any one science discipline is instructive to understanding other. Subject matter: on ppt- subject matter varies dramatically from one science field to another. Level of analysis: on ppt- also not the same for all sciences; it"s discipline specific. Approach: on ppt(science definitions slide)- all science fields have the same approach; commonalities: study facts, knowledge, information, data; observe data. -all sciences approach: (1. work with natural phenomena, [careful and objective description of natural phenomena; construction of models that organize these natural phenomena] 2. Treatment of pain (bromptons cocktail and bonica) 1996- oxycontin (purdue pharmaceutical; highly promoted as safe and non-addictive) 1980- drug distribution rings on west coast.
