PSY 2174 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-16: Modus Ponens, Pseudoscience, Aromatherapy

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2174
• Professor: Yaroslav Konar

Document Summary

We take this course to understand and interpret others research. To learn how to apply science to the study of human behaviour. To discover how to acquire knowledge and make decisions by applying the scientific method. Understanding science is integral to making life choices. There are also superstitious ways to get rid of bad luck. Eg. throwing salt over the shoulder, knock on wood. Has to do with info being assessed with a hunch. Having a gut feeling that something is about to happen. This will not be accurate every time. Relying on information and answers from experts in a field. The people you think are the experts aren"t necessarily as smart as you think they are so you have to be careful. It"s a good starting point about learning but should do own research as well. Eg. dude with nobel prize says vitamin c cures cancer and people believe him.