PSYCH 2300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Falsifiability, Empiricism, Psych
19 Aug 2016
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Chapter 1: research producers, research consumers, why the producer role is important, why the consumer role is important. A psychotherapy technique whose effectiveness has been supported by empirical research: the benefits of being a good consumer. How scientists approach their work: scientists are empiricists. The use of verifiable evidence as the basis for conclusions; collecting data systematically and using it to develop, support or challenge a theory. Aim to be systematic, rigorous and to make their work independently verifiable: scientists test theories: the theory-data cycle. Collect data to test, change or update their theories. First, ask particular series of questions, all guided by theory. Questions lead to specific predictions, which are tested by collecting data. The cupboard theory vs. the contact comfort theory. Mother is valuable to baby mammal because source. Babies attached to mother because of the comfort of cozy touch. A statement or set of statements that describes general principles about how variables relate to one another.
