PSC 100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Memory Consolidation, Hindbrain, False Alarm
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Introspection - look within & observe and record the content of our own mental lives & the sequence of our own experiences. Can"t be casual with introspection (careful and complete w/ reports) Some thoughts are un conscious (introspection was limited) Introspection- study mental events (can"t examine processes) Need way to test its claim - sometimes testability is unattainable. Can only rely on introspective data for observations that need explanation. Can"t rely on introspective data for evaluating hypothesis. How did concerns about introspection contributed to the rise of. Scientists wanted objective data (measurable, recordable, physical events) Perception and understanding - subjective and not open to scientific study (according to behaviorists) Could have various stimuli to create same effect. Could i have the salt? salt, please! etc. However, they all mean the same thing. Why were studies like those of the brelands, mcnamara et al. , and friend"s words. Rats in maze (food at end of maze)
