PSYC 1020H Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Comfort Object
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Psychology is the discipline concerned with behavior and mental processes. How they are effected by physical and mental state and external environment. This is a simplified version, not encompassing the entire. The root of psychology focuses on methods and theories and what it isn"t subject. Pseudo science has become overwhelming in our society rather than psychology. These are simple tricks rather than psychological healings. These pseudo science has been used to market electronics. Media, education and the law have been affected by psychobabble. Studying the theories and emphasizing the empirical method can increase knowledge on actual psychology. Common sense has not be proven to rid of ideas of pseudo science (think of the beginning volunteer survey for psychology) It has been evident that studying the introduction of psychology can call upon students to forget the misconceptions of psychology. Psychobabble is commonly used as it acts as a security blanket . Psychological finds are more than just surprising or counterintuitive.