Psychological Science Fundamentals

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Course Outline

  1. Psychology and Scientific Thinking
  2. Research Methods and Statistics
  3. Ethics, Sampling, and Inference
  4. Neurons and Neural Communication
  5. Nervous System and Brain
  6. Consciousness, Sleep, and Drugs

1. Psychology and Scientific Thinking

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Psychology : The study of how people think, process information, and experience emotions.

★ Must-know

📌 A theory provides broad principles that guide research and understanding, whereas a hypothesis is a specific prediction derived from a theory.

Further detail

  • Common psychological myths include: opposites attract, people learn better when taught in their preferred learning style, psychology is merely common sense, psychology is a new field

Memory Hook

A theory explains the big picture, whereas a hypothesis predicts a specific outcome.

2. Research Methods and Statistics

Key Concepts & Definitions

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1. A person experiences a rapid threat and shows increased arousal and energy expenditure; which division is most active?

2. Which statement best distinguishes a theory from a hypothesis in psychological research?

3. Which set lists the three core ethical principles identified by the Belmont Report?

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What is psychology the study of?

How people think, process information, and experience emotions.

Name one common psychological myth about attraction.

Opposites attract.

What is one myth about learning styles in psychology?

People learn better when taught in their preferred learning style.

What is a common misconception about psychology's age?

Psychology is a new field.

What does a theory provide in psychology?

Broad principles that guide research and understanding.

What is a hypothesis in psychology?

A specific prediction derived from a theory.

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