What is Psychology?

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What is Psychology?. Science, Pseudoscience or just common sense? . Learning Objectives:. By the end of the lesson:. You will understand what “Psychology” actually is! You will understand what the AS course involves.

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What is Psychology? Science, Pseudoscience or just common sense?
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson: • You will understand what “Psychology” actually is! • You will understand what the AS course involves. • You should be able to distinguish between the terms ‘theory, ‘study’ and ‘research method’.
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