- Explain what makes psychology a science.
- Discuss common research settings and the three types of research that are used in psychology.
- Distinguish between descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Discuss some research challenges that involve ethics, bias, and information.
- Discuss scientific studies on human happiness and the nature of their findings.
After studying Chapter 2, you will be able to:
- Describe the key characteristics that make for a good scientist (curiosity, skepticism, objective, critical thinking) and how you can embrace those characteristics in your own study of psychology and other scholarly endeavors;
- Understand why you should be careful when interpreting psychological research reported in mass media outlets such as newspapers, magazines, TV, and the Internet;
- Describe how the content and pursuit of your personal goals affects your well-being.
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