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Why Science? A case for studying psychology Professor X Course & Section
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About This Course Your instructor & TAs What will we cover? The syllabus
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Lecture Overview What is Science? Scientists: Who are they? Psychological Science Why learn about psychology?
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What is Science? Science - An approach to inquiry that is tied to actual measurement and observation.
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Let’s be psychologists Discussion: How would you try to learn about flirting behaviors?
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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.
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What is Science Discussion: How has science improved life compared to earlier times?
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Overview What is Science? Scientists: Who are they? Psychological Science Why learn about psychology?
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Scientists: Who are they?
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Overview What is Science? Scientists: Who are they? Psychological Science Why learn about psychology?
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Psychological Science Psychological Science - A branch of science dealing with the mental processes and behavior of individuals and groups. Sigmund Freud
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Psychological Science Example: Solomon Asch studied conformity
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Psychological Science Applied Science – Application of scientific knowledge to practical problems or situations.
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Psychological Science Jobs in Psychology: Sports Psychologist Marketing & Advertising Organizational Development & Human Resources Psychotherapist Researcher Criminal Investigator College Instructor
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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
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Overview What is Science? Scientists: Who are they? Psychological Science Why learn about psychology?
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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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