PSYC 2000 Chapter : PSYC 2000 DAY 2
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Misconceptions about psychology video: part of our lives, in the decisions we make, what are these based on, distinguish between what"s true and false. Misconception 1: psychology is easy: why do you think some people believe psychology will be a simple and344 easy course of study, i have a lot of experience with human behavior. Misconception 2: psychology isn"t a real science: some key characteristics of a science, researches control and manipulate variables, objectivity, allows for hypothesis testing, results can be replicated, findings allow researches to predict future occurrences. Thus, we can change over time: experiences make us who we are (parenting, physical surroundings, economic factors) The biopsychosocial approach and obesity: 69% or american adults are considered overweight, double than that of 40 years ago. The biology of obesity: getting fat is an evolutionary advantage, we"re hardwired to spends as little energy as possible.
