How Psychologists Know What They Know: The Scientific Method, Faith, and Finding Truth
Description
In this episode of The Psychology Undergrad, we unpack the foundation of all psychological science — the scientific method. From forming hypotheses to spotting pseudoscience, we explore how psychologists turn questions into data-driven knowledge. Learn the six steps of the scientific method, the four goals of psychology (describe, explain, predict, control), and how basic vs. applied research and quantitative vs. qualitative methods shape discovery. Along the way, we connect these ideas to everyday examples — from fast-food marketing to moral reasoning — and reflect on how faith and reason can coexist in the search for truth. Perfect for psych majors reviewing for exams or anyone curious about how science actually builds understanding of the mind.
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