PSYC 2000 Chapter : Chapter 1 Notes
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Chapter 1- the science of psychology part 1. To understand why people and animals do what they do- we can better predict their behavior and then manipulate it. To understand yourself and our reactions to others and world around us- will help us to be able to self monitor and self regulate our behaviors and emotions so we can attain goals. To learn the connection between your brain and body and how we can improve our ability to learn and perform tasks. To promote critical thinking and evaluate info we are fed from other sources. False beliefs have serious consequences in real life. Believing in misconceptions can get in the way of accurate facts about the world. I have a lot of experience with human behavior. Some key char of a science: researchers control and manipulate variables, objectivity, allows for hypothesis testing, results can be replicated>>more certainty.
