Psychology 1000 Chapter 1-12: Psychology Book Notes

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Dr.Mike

Document Summary

Industrial-organizational (i/o) psychology: examines people"s behavior in the workplace. Science a process that involves systematically gathering and evaluating empirical evidence to answer questions and test beliefs about the natural world. Empirical evidence evidence gained through experience and observation. Systematic performed according to a system of rules or conditions in such a way that the results will be as objective and precise as possible. Using science to minimize everyday pitfalls: by adopting a scientific approach, psychologists can take concrete steps to avoid or at least minimize biases and problems that can lead to inaccurate conclusions. In principle, science ultimately is a self-correcting process. Thinking critically about behavior: critical thinking, taking an active role in understanding the world around you rather than merely receiving information. Mind-body and nature-nurture interactions: mind-body interactions the relations between mental processes in the brain and the functioning of other bodily systems; focus our attention on the fascinating interplay between the psychological and biological levels of analysis.