Week 1- Science of Psychology

Question 1

Psychology

Answer 1

study of behaviour, thought, experience, and how they are affected by physical, mental, social, environmental factors

Question 2

Scientific Method

Answer 2

way of learning through observations, developing theories to explain observations, using theories to make predictions (observations-> theories-> predictions)

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

testable prediction about process that can be observed and measured

• can be supported or rejected… CAN’T be proven

Question 4

Pseudoscience

Answer 4

dea presented as science but lacks scientific testing (i.e. astrology)

Question 5

Theory

Answer 5

explanation for brand range of observations that generates new hypotheses and combines numerous findings

-built from repeatedly testing and confirming hypotheses

Question 6

Principle of Parsimony

Answer 6

simplest explanation for something is the one that is accepted

Question 7

Critical Thinking

Answer 7

using curiosity and skepticism when evaluating the claims of others and our own beliefs/ assumptions

Question 8

Biopsychological Model: Definition

Answer 8

Means of explaining behaviour as a result of biological, psychological, socio-cultural factors

Question 9

Biopsychological Model: Biological Factors

Answer 9

brain structure, chemicals, hormones, drugs…etc

Question 10

Biopsychological Model: Psychological Factors

Answer 10

memories, emotions, personalities…etc

Question 11

Biopsychological Model: Social Factors

Answer 11

family, ethnicity, culture…etc