The Need for Psychological Science 0.2

These flashcards cover key concepts related to critical thinking and psychological science.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment; helps discard myths and assess scientific evidence.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an outcome, that one would have predicted it; often leads to misjudgments about future events.

Overconfidence

The phenomenon where individuals overestimate their knowledge or abilities, often leading to incorrect conclusions.

Perceiving Patterns in Random Events

The tendency to see patterns or connections in random data, stemming from an innate desire to make sense of the world.

Cognitive Bias

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, affecting the decisions and judgments that people make.

Myths/Common Sense

Widely held beliefs that may not be based on scientific evidence; often challenged by psychological research.

Scientific Inquiry

A systematic process of investigation to understand phenomena, which helps to sift reality from illusion.

Psychological Research

The systematic study of behavior and mental processes to understand the underlying psychological phenomena.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Assumptions

Things accepted as true or as certain to happen, often without proof, which require critical evaluation in psychological science.