1.2 : 心理学作为一门科学

In psychology, researchers use scientific methods to understand the mind and behavior, focusing on evidence-based research as the foundation of knowledge.

The scientific method involves six key steps: making observations, formulating hypotheses, conducting tests, analyzing the results of the experiment, drawing a conclusion, and communicating the findings.

Research in psychology begins with observations, such as identifying stress levels among students during examinations by assessing their reported stress levels.

Based on these observations, researchers formulate a hypothesis that students who study consistently during the semester experience less stress than those who study intensively at the last minute before exams.

The third step involves testing this hypothesis by asking students about their study habits and perceived stress levels before exams.

The fourth step is to analyze the data to determine if there is any relationship between the study method and stress level.

The final step involves drawing a conclusion and communicating the findings.