features of psych as a science

• What reputation does psychology have among some scientists?

  Not being a proper science
• Why do some psychologists get offended by criticism?

  They believe psychology is a proper science
• What is a key characteristic of science regarding ideas?

  Ideas must be tested carefully
• How does psychology differ from biology, chemistry, and physics in research?

  Psychology studies behavior, which is complex
• What unique feature does the brain have during observation?

  It changes behavior when observed
• Why is objectivity difficult in psychological research?

  Researchers may be biased by emotions
• How long has psychology been around in its present form?

  About 100 years
• What are the key concepts of conducting scientific research in psychology?

  • Empirical method: Knowledge from experience
  • Objectivity: Avoiding bias in data collection
  • Control: Managing extraneous variables
  • Replicability: Standardized procedures for repetition
  • Falsifiability: Theories must be testable
• What does the empirical method rely on?

  Experience and direct observation
• What is the importance of objectivity in research?

  Avoids bias in data interpretation
• What is the purpose of the double-blind technique?

  Avoid bias from researchers' expectations
• What is the role of peer review in research?

  To identify bias and validate findings
• Why is control important in experiments?

  To demonstrate cause and effect relationships
• What does replicability ensure in scientific research?

  Confidence in the validity of results
• What does falsifiability mean in scientific theories?

  Theories must be testable and refutable
• Why is the concept of a soul considered unfalsifiable?

  It cannot be empirically tested
• What is a paradigm shift according to Thomas Kuhn?

  A significant change in scientific thinking
• What was the Copernican revolution?

  Shift from Earth-centered to Sun-centered model
• How did behaviorism change psychological research?

  Focused on observable behavior, not thoughts
• What is the inductive method of theory construction?

  Starts with observation to form theories
• What is the deductive method in psychological research?

  Tests hypotheses based on established theories
• What happens if a theory withstands hypothesis testing?

  Confidence in its validity increases
• What are the stages of scientific theory construction in psychology?

  1. Observation of behavior
  2. Construct testable hypotheses
  3. Collect empirical data
  4. Analyze data statistically
  5. Propose a theory based on results
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