Scientific Attitude and Critical Thinking in Psychology 0.1

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the scientific attitude, critical thinking, and their application in psychology.

Scientific Attitude

A mindset that promotes exploration and understanding through curiosity, skepticism, and humility, utilizing an evidence-based approach.

Curiosity

A key element of the scientific attitude that involves asking whether something works or is true.

Skepticism

A component of the scientific attitude that involves questioning what is said and seeking evidence for knowledge.

Humility

Awareness of our own vulnerability to error and openness to new perspectives and surprises.

Critical Thinking

The process of examining assumptions, appraising sources, discerning biases, evaluating evidence, and assessing conclusions.

Assumptions

Basic beliefs or ideas that are taken for granted without proof in arguments.

Biases

Preconceptions or preferences that affect impartial judgment.

Evidence

Facts, statistics, or data used to support conclusions or arguments in scientific inquiry.

Conclusion

The final decision or judgment reached after evaluating evidence and arguments.

Debunking

The act of exposing false or exaggerated claims by checking them against scientific fact.