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Is psychology a science?
I know that this is an old chestnut - but I would be interested in your views - Please give reasons for your opinion
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Science is subdivided into two categories
- Natural sciences, the study of the natural world, and
- Social sciences, the systematic study of human behaviour and society.
Psychology is a Social Science.
Scientific method is applied to acquiring new knowledge in Psychology. Use of observation, the formulation of Hypotheses and testing by controlled experiment, repeatability and the drawing of conclusions.
- Natural sciences, the study of the natural world, and
- Social sciences, the systematic study of human behaviour and society.
Psychology is a Social Science.
Scientific method is applied to acquiring new knowledge in Psychology. Use of observation, the formulation of Hypotheses and testing by controlled experiment, repeatability and the drawing of conclusions.
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