PSYB01H3 Chapter 1: PSYBO1H3-TextNotes.Chap 1,2,3,4,5.docx
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Ex. adopting a child and then conceiving the intuitive approach involves finding an explanation for our own behaviours or the behaviours of others. Empiricism knowledge is based on observations falsifiability good scientific ideas are testable; they can be supported or falsified. Basic tries to answer fundamental questions about the nature of behaviour theoretical; straight answers. Applied addresses issues in which there are practical problems and potential solutions can be applied to everyday situations. Where to start common sense idea picture worth a thousand words? may lead to research on the role of visual images in learning and memory. Theories theories: organize and explain a variety of specific facts or descriptions of behaviour, generate new knowledge - guide our observations. Are different from hypothesis; theories are grounded in actual data from prior research as well as numerous hypothesis that are consistent with the theory. The belmont report current ethical guidelines for both behavioural and medical researchers have their origins in the.
