Psychology as a Science

is psychology merely common sense? No

Why?

1. sometimes statements can contradict themselves

2. no predictive value

3. normally applied after the fact

science v. non science

we can solve problems scientifically or non scientifically

nonscientific approaches to research

intuitive approach, attitudes, a priori, authority

scientific approaches 

systematic, empirical approach, skepticism, humility, replication of research