Why does psychology use scientific methods rather than guesswork?
People are irrational, so psychological claims cannot be tested objectively.
People are complex, so claims need reliable evidence.
People are predictable, so intuition usually provides sufficient evidence.
People are identical, so one person’s behaviour proves general claims.
Flashcards for AQA AS Level Psychology Scientific processes, covering the key terms and definitions you need to recall. 35 cards, matched to the AQA AS Level Psychology (7181) specification.
