PSYA01H3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Reticular Formation, Trichromacy, Multiple Sclerosis
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Psychologists refer to the act of treating objects or animals like people-> Psychology: the scientific study of behavior, thought, and experience. Hypothesis (plural: hypotheses): testable prediction about processes that can be observed and measured: testable -> can be confirmed & rejected (do not need to prove a hypothesis) Pseudoscience: refers to ideas that are presented as science but do not actually utilize basic principles of scientific thinking or procedure. Theory: an explanation for a broad range of observations that also generates new hypotheses and integrates numerous findings into a coherent whole: any scientific theory must be falsifiable. Testing hypotheses & constructing theories are both part of all sciences. Scientific literacy: the ability to understand, analyze, and apply scientific information. Individuals should develop an ability to provide explanations that incorporate scientific terms & concepts. Working the model -> help move beyond just vocab & towards learning critically.
