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Why Science? A case for studying psychology Professor X Course & Section

About This Course  Your instructor & TAs  What will we cover?  The syllabus

Lecture Overview What is Science? Scientists: Who are they? Psychological Science Why learn about psychology?

What is Science? Science - An approach to inquiry that is tied to actual measurement and observation.

Let’s be psychologists Discussion: How would you try to learn about flirting behaviors?

What is Science? Hypothesis - A logical idea that can be tested. Observation - Careful examination of the real world. Theory - Conclusions drawn from closely related phenomena or multiple observations.

What is Science Discussion: How has science improved life compared to earlier times?

Overview What is Science? Scientists: Who are they? Psychological Science Why learn about psychology?

Scientists: Who are they?

Overview What is Science? Scientists: Who are they? Psychological Science Why learn about psychology?

Psychological Science Psychological Science - A branch of science dealing with the mental processes and behavior of individuals and groups. Sigmund Freud

Psychological Science Example: Solomon Asch studied conformity

Psychological Science Applied Science – Application of scientific knowledge to practical problems or situations.

Psychological Science Jobs in Psychology:  Sports Psychologist  Marketing & Advertising  Organizational Development & Human Resources  Psychotherapist  Researcher  Criminal Investigator  College Instructor

Psychological Science An overview of the research process: 1.Idea for the study 2.Designing the study 3.Application to IRB 4.Collecting data 5.Analyzing data 6.Peer review publication process

Overview What is Science? Scientists: Who are they? Psychological Science Why learn about psychology?

 To understand ourselves  To other understand other people and groups  To be better able to influence others, for example, in socializing children or motivating employees  To learn how to better help others and improve the world, for example, by doing effective psychotherapy  To learn a skill that will lead to a profession such as being a social worker or a professor  To learn how to evaluate the research claims you hear or read about  Because it is interesting, challenging, and fun

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