Psychology 2027

the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

What is psychology?

• Empirical evidence

• Falsification

• Replication 

What makes psychology a science?

information acquired through direct observation, experimentation, or measurement.

What is Empirical evidence?

act of showing that a theory, hypothesis, or claim is incorrect or false through observation, experimentation, or evidence.

defintion of falsificationdefinition

is the process of repeating a scientific study to see whether the same results can be obtained again.

replication

is is the complete realization of one's full potential, talents, and abilities.

self actualizationself-actualization

An introverted person might choose to limit social contact with others because he or she finds the social needs are better satisfied by contact with a few close friends rather than large groups

How would a humanistic psychologist view the trait of introversion

historically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people and the individual’s potential for personal growth.

what is humanistic psychology?