PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter Module 1.1 : Interpersonal Attraction, Biopsychosocial Model, Scientific Literacy

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Paula Barata

Document Summary

Module 1. 1 the science of psychology 2017-09-12. ): scientific study of behaviour, thought, and experiences, and how they can be affected by physical, mental, social and environmental factors. ): is a way of learning about the world through collecting observations, developing theories to explain them, and using the theories to make predictions. It involves a dynamic interaction between hypothesis testing and the construction of theories outlined below: ): is a testable prediction about processes that can be observed and measured. It can be supported or rejected (it does not have to be proved) and must be testable. ): an idea that is presented as science but does not actually utilize basic principles of scientific thinking or procedure. An example of pseudoscience would be a horoscope, astrologists or psychics. ): is an explanation for a broad range of observations that also generates new hypotheses and integrates numerous findings into a coherent whole.