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Chapter 1
Introduction
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
09/08/2012

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Intuition
Definition

using logic, thinking, and anecdotal evidence to draw conclusions

 

Use own or other's personal experience to make assumptions about the world around us

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illusory correlation
Definition
Cognitive bias that occurs when we focus on two events that stand out and occur together
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Authority
Definition
When we believe someone to be credible we take what he/she says at face value
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Scientific skepticism
Definition
when analyzing pieces of information we receive about the world around us- all ideas must be evaluated using logic and investigation
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Scientific method
Definition
an objective set of rules  for gathering and evaluating information even if you use intuition and authority as a starting point
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basic research
Definition
answers fundamental questions about the nature of behavior
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applied research
Definition
practical problems and potential solutions/ program evaluation
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synergy
Definition
basic research and applied research feed into one another
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