Features of Psychology 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 valid science
• What is a key characteristic of science regarding ideas?

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

  Psychology studies behavior, particularly the brain
• What makes the brain a complex structure for psychological research?

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

  Researchers may be emotionally invested
• How long has psychology been around in its current form?

  About 100 years
• What is the empirical method in psychological research?

  • Based on empiricism
  • Knowledge comes from experience
  • Data collected through direct observation
  • Must test ideas in the real world
• What does objectivity in research mean?

  Data should avoid bias and influence
• What is the purpose of the double-blind technique?

  To prevent bias in data collection
• 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 in research ensure?

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

  Theory must be testable to show it's not true
• Why are Freud's concepts criticized?

  They are unfalsifiable and unobservable
• What is a paradigm shift in science?

  • A significant change in scientific thought
  • Established assumptions are challenged
  • New theories replace old paradigms
  • Example: Copernican revolution
• What was the Copernican revolution?

  Shift from Earth-centered to Sun-centered model
• How did psychology evolve from Freud to behaviorism?

  Shift from introspection to stimulus-response focus
• What is the inductive method of theory construction?

  Starts with observation to form general theory
• What is the deductive method in research?

  Starts with established theory to test hypotheses
• What increases confidence in a scientific theory?

  Withstanding attempts to test its assumptions
• What resources are available for psychology students on psychboost.com?

  • Over 170 tutorial videos
  • Bonus resources for Patreon supporters
  • Access to a Discord channel
  • Printable resources for A-level psychology
• Who supported the development of the research methods unit?

  Students and teachers on Patreon
• What is the purpose of the tutorial videos mentioned?

  To help with exam preparation