AHSS 1110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Inflectional Phrase, Extrasensory Perception, Confirmation Bias
31 Jul 2018
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For this section of the course (lecture 1 & chapter 1) you should be able to: describe how science minimizes bias, as well as the limitations of what science can. Other subfields: biopsychology/neuroscience, developmental psychology, experimental psychology, industrial-organizational (i/o) psychology, personality psychology, social psychology. Instruments (ex. vid recorders, questionnaires, brain imaging devices) To objectively and precisely record people"s responses. Minimize biases and problems that can lead to inaccurate conclusions. Several researchers can independently observe the same beh and compare their findings to ensure that their observations were reliable. Statistics are typically used to analyze data to avoid perceiving illusory correlations. Examine beh under highly controlled experimental conditions: publication of studies. Allows scientists to evaluate and challenge e/o findings. Limitations of science: cannot answer questions like . Question of faith that is beyond scientific measurement. Psychology"s levels of analysis: biological, psychological, environmental.
