Approaches To Mind And Behaviour Flashcards
Science
Overcome bias and limitations in thinking using tests
Overcome bias and limitations in senses
Aims of science
Describe: observations and measurements
Explain: develop theories which explain relationships
Predict: Use theories to predict
Why it is difficult
Requires effort and care
Costly and time consuming
Psychology has the potential to:
Improve:
Mental health, Physical well being
Quality of life, Education
Skills and Society
Industry Business or projects
Understanding of self
DESCRIBE
Types of Descriptions
Quantitive measurement by using numbers to describe HOW OFTEN or HOW MUCH
Qualitative measurement by using interviews, surveys, focus groups
Mixture of both
DESCRIBE
Measurements / data
Operational definitions of measurement
DESCRIBE
Analysis / Statistics
Revealing patterns with results
Summarise outcome and make judgements
Explain differences
Explain relationships
EXPLAIN
Theories
Theories are developed to explain human behaviour
Theories are developed, tested and revised through research
Multiple theories
EXPLAIN
Theory
Theories explain how events are related to each other
Theories should be;
consistent
Explain observations and evidence
Be simple
EXPLAIN
Causation
Complete Experiments
PREDICT
Test theories
Predict outcomes to test theories
Predict
Falsifiability
Theories should lead to predictions which can be scientifically tested
