Why does psychology use scientific methods rather than guesswork?
People are identical, so one person’s behaviour proves general claims.
People are predictable, so intuition usually provides sufficient evidence.
People are irrational, so psychological claims cannot be tested objectively.
People are complex, so claims need reliable evidence.
Flashcards for AQA A Level Psychology Scientific processes, covering the key terms, definitions and case studies you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 35 cards, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification.
