Is Psychology just “common sense”? Well… the problem is… “Common sense is not so common” -Voltaire “Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by the age of eighteen” -Albert Einstein

Try to finish the following… Better late than… Better safe than… Actions speak louder than… Beggars can’t be… The early bird… Don’t judge a book by… You can’t teach an old dog… never sorry words choosers gets the worm it’s cover new tricks

Proverbs/aphorisms are principles of behavior -How reliable are they Proverbs/aphorisms are principles of behavior -How reliable are they? -If reliable, do we need psychology? -Could they be tested?

But, wait… is it?... Birds of a feather flock together or… Opposites attract Absence makes the heart grow fonder Out of sight, out of mind

But, wait… is it?... Look before you leap or… Strike while the iron is hot The pen is mightier than the sword Actions speak louder than words

But, wait… is it?... It’s better to be safe than sorry or… Nothing ventured, nothing gained The squeaky wheel gets the grease Silence is golden

But, wait… is it?... Many hands make light work or… Too many cooks spoil the broth The more, the merrier Two’s company, three’s a crowd

Although interesting & possibly valuable… Don’t answer the “why” Don’t go “deep”