Chapter Introduction

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Presenting Psychology

What Is Psychology?

The Goals of Psychology

Roots, Schools, and Perspectives of Psychology

Philosophy and Physiology

Psychology Is Born

Psychology’s Perspectives

Science and Psychology

Critical Thinking

The Scientific Method

Research Basics

Descriptive Research

Naturalistic Observation

Case Study

Survey Method

Correlational Method

Experimental Research

Experimental Method

Research Ethics

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