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1 Introduction to Research in Psychology Objectives
ОглавлениеAfter studying this chapter, students should be able to
List and describe common sources of belief and identify the likely source of example beliefs
Explain why psychology is a science and an art
List the steps of the critical thinking process
Describe the objectives of science and create examples of each
Describe the tenets of science and identify examples of each
Apply the steps of the scientific method to a problem
Describe the difference between a theory, a concept, and a hypothesis
Discuss the various reasons why scientists do research
Describe various approaches to research and classify research examples
List the steps in planning and doing research and generate a research topic from available sources
Vancouver yoga teacher Shakti Mhi has been drinking her own urine every day for the past two decades. Ms. Mhi claims that it not only is rich in nutrients but also offers numerous health benefits, including a boosted immune system. “I drink it first thing in the morning. . . . If I feel my energy level is dropping, I’ll drink three cups a day. . . . I always heal myself. I haven’t seen a doctor in 20 years.”
—Globe and Mail, Saturday, September 25, 2004
Are you wondering what the basis is for Ms. Mhi’s claims about drinking urine? So are we.