PSYA01H3 Chapter 2: chapter 1
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Scientific study of behaviour, thought, and experience, and how they can be affected by physical, mental, social and environmental factors. Is a way of learning about the world through collecting observations, developing theories to explain them and using the theories to make predictions. A testable prediction about processes that can be observed and measured. An idea that is presented as science but does not actually utilize basic principles of scientific thinking or procedure. Is an explanation for a broad range of observations that also generates new hypotheses and integrates numerous findings into a coherent whole. Theories are not the same thing as opinions and beliefs. Measure of good theory is not the number of people who believe it to be true. Is a means of explaining behaviour as a product of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors. The ability to apply, analyze, and apply scientific information. Involves exercising curiosity and skepticism when evaluating our own assumptions and beliefs.
