The Science of Psychology. Flashcards
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Define Psychological Science.
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Psychological science is the study, through research, of mind, brain, and behavior.
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Difference between mental activity.
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Biochemical processes within the brain and result in memories, thoughts, feelings, emotions, and perceptual experiences.
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Define behavior.
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Describes the totality of observable human or animal actions.
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Define amiable skepticism
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Openness to new ideas but wariness of new scientific findings when good evidence and sound reasoning do not seem to support them. Needs to weigh the facts when deciding what to believe.
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Define Critical Thinking.
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Systematically questioning and evaluating information using well-supported evidence.
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