PSYCH101 Chapter : Module 1 Notes.docx

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH101
• Professor: Stephanie Denison

Document Summary

Anthropomorphism act of treating objects/animals like people. Involves study of behavior that can include perceptions, thoughts, and emotions. Scientific study of behavior, thought, and experience. Examines the individual as a product of multiple influences: biological, psychological, and social factors. A way of learning about the world through collecting observations. *once theory is tested, hypotheses are either confirmed or rejected* Involves dynamic interaction between hypothesis testing and construction of theories: confirmed -> new and strengthen theories, rejected -> revised and retested -> can alter existing theory. Scientific thinking and procedures revolve around concepts of hypothesis and theory -> guide the process and progress of sciences. Hypothesis testable prediction (confirmed/rejected) about processes that can be observed and measured. Pseudoscience ideas that are presented as science but do not actually apply basic principles of scientific thinking or procedure. Theory an explanation for a broad range of observations that also generates new hypotheses and integrates numerous findings into a logical whole.