PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter all: Psychological Science, Bipolar Disorder, Neuron
3 Apr 2017
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Psychological science: the study of the mind, brain & behavior mind refers to mental activity; perceptual experiences of a person (sight, smell, etc. ) Mental activity results from biological processes the actions of nerve cells, or neurons, and their associated chemical reactions within the brain. The mind is what the brain does behavior is used to describe a variety of actions; from subtle to complex. Use scientific method to understand how people think feel & act. Scientific method is an objective systematic procedure that lead to accurate understanding; inc. observations of natural world for examination purposes. Bad science : flawed research: nature and nurture are inextricably entwined. Nurture: acquired through education, experience, and culture. Culture: the beliefs, values, rules, and customs that exist within a group of people who share a common language and environment that are transmitted through learning from one generation to the next. Both nature and nurture are important to human"s psychological development example 1:
