PSYC 1101 Chapter 1:
28 Jan 2019
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Defining psychology the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Let"s consider the three key terms in this definition: science, behavior, and mental processes. science - uses systematic methods to observe human behavior and draw conclusions (describe, predict, explain) Behavior - everything we do that can be directly observed. Mental processes - thoughts, feelings, and motives that each of us experiences privately but that cannot be observed directly. (aims of psychology: thinking, feeling, memory) Critical thinking - the process of reflecting deeply and actively, asking questions, and evaluating the evidence. Skepticism - challenge whether a supposed fact is really true. (pseudoscience e. g. astrology) Objectively -- using the empirical method (gaining knowledge through the observation of events, the collection of data, and logical reasoning. ) Psychology seeks to understand the truths of human life in all its dimensions, including. Psychology as the science of all human behavior people"s best and worst experiences.
