Psychology

Psychology

The study of human behavior and mental processes using empirical methods and the scientific method.

Berezow's Critique

Psychology lacks universality, testability, predictive power, and objectivity according to Berezow.

Markers of Science

Objectivity, testability, universality, predictive power, and replicability are key features of science.

Stanford Prison Experiment

A study on the effects of social roles on behavior, criticized for lack of control group and artificial nature.

Milgram's Obedience Study

Investigated obedience to authority, criticized for ethical concerns and potential harm.

Group Think

Study on the impact of groupthink on decision-making processes.

Computational Theory of Mind

Mental processes viewed as computational operations on mental representations.

Theory of Mind

Understanding that others have different mental states, linked to autism and religious beliefs.

Baron-Cohen's Studies

Focus on empathy, theory of mind, and autism spectrum disorder.

The Brain

Composed of regions like cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and hippocampus with various functions.

Cognitive Psychology

Involves two systems of thinking - fast, automatic System 1 and slow, deliberate System 2.

Salem Witch Trials

Series of trials and executions in colonial Massachusetts due to mass hysteria, accusations, and confessions.

Moral Judgment Font Study

Font influences moral judgments, as shown by Grossman & Huettel's research.

Dimly Lit Rooms Study

Ambient lighting affects probability estimates, as demonstrated by Kahneman & Tversky's study.

Scientific Method in Psychology

Involves formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, collecting data, drawing conclusions, and peer reviewing for verification.