The big idea
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The science of mind and behavior
Psychology studies how we think, feel, and act — using evidence, not just intuition.
Psychology · Lesson 1
What Is Psychology?
beginner⏱ 12 min · 7 cards
The scope
What it covers
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Myth vs. science
“Common sense”
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Psychology
Tested claims
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Nuance
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Maester Note
Psychology asks not just what people do, but why — and then checks the answer.
Recap
Key takeaways
- ✓Psychology scientifically studies mind, behavior, and mental processes.
- ✓Evidence, not plausibility, decides between competing explanations of behavior.
- ✓Psychiatry is medical, neuroscience is biological, psychology emphasizes behavior and mental process.
- ✓Most of psychology concerns ordinary functioning rather than illness.
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