a representation of some aspect of the natural world * What are some reasons that scientists use models? to gain an aspect of the natural world, different models about the same subject may result in different results that my support or refute a claim.. Scientists need to know the limitations of the models, so they don't have flawed observations * What are some examples of scientific models? globe, map, * Why might a scientist need to use several different models of the same aspect of the natural world? Why isn’t one model enough? Because no model represents all aspects of the natural world perfectly * Why is it important for a scientist to understand the limitations of the models they use?
There are those that say consciousness is merely an after effect of neural events in the brain (epiphenomenalism) and have touted neurological science as their proof. Is studying the consciousness really just a matter of studying neural events? A major key point in the debate of mind-body is whether mind and body are one, or if they are separate parts. And if they are separate parts, do they work together? If so, then how?
It was referred to as phrenology, and is primarily concerned with the localization of brain function. Franz Josef Gall was a phrenologist who could prove his theory of contra lateral function which believed that the right side of the brain controlled the left side of the body and vice versa. New innovative advancements during the 19th century allowed for new clinical studies to be performed that allowed scientists and psychologists to study individuals with mental illnesses and brain damage. If we wouldn’t had the advancements in the 19th century scientists and psychologists would have continued to struggle to prove theories on the basis of ideas rather than scientific evidence. Conclusion The history of todays psychology has been influenced by many important people throughout time.
Casper 1. What are Aristotle’s three genres of rhetoric and what kinds of writing in the discourse of scientists do they pick out? * Epideictic Rhetoric, deliberative (review article, define and further research), forensic (like scientific reports, experiment and interpretation) * Epideictic rhetoric in science has been less explored 2. What are the five general types of statement in science that Casper uses in his study of Nobel lectures? - conjecture or speculate type 1, claims not widely accepted with modalities type 2, accepted knowledge with modalities, common accepted knowledge type 4, taken-for-granted facts type 5 3.
Ripley presents us with ideas of the biochemistry of genes and the psychological effects they may have. So yes, one does not need to be a psychologist to give a psychological view of something. I believe that Matt Ripely has displayed such talent with the book The Agile
Confirmation biasThe tendency to attend to evidence that complements and confirms our beliefs or expectations, while ignoring evidence that does not.StructuralismA historical school of psychology devoted to uncovering the basic structures that make up mind and thought. Structuralists sought the "elements" of conscious experienceIntrospectionthe process of reporting on one's own conscious mental experienceFunctionalismA historical school of psychology that believed mental processes could best be understood in terms of their adaptive purpose and function. Gestalt psychologyA historical school of psychology that sought to understand how the brain works by studying perception and perceptual learning. Gestalt psychologists believed that percepts consist of meaningful wholes.BehaviorismA historical school (as well as a modern perspective) that has sought to make psychology an objective science that focused only on behavior - to the exclusion of mental processes.PsychoanalysisAn approach to psychology based on Sigmund Freud's assertions, which emphasize unconscious processes. Biological viewThe psychological perspective that searches for the causes of behavior in the functioning of genes, the brain and nervous system, and the endocrine (hormone) system.
The brain is the powerhouse of human behavior, and the biological perspective is all about the study of the brain, aspects like genetics, immune system, nervous system, and how the brain interacts with these different pieces to make you different. Why we do what we do is what this perspective is all about, and by using this perspective you don’t just have a bunch of assumptions but you can now collect facts and cold hard reasoning, to help solve the hardest of physiological questions. The psychological perspective that I believe does not accurately describe human behavior is the Evolutionary Perspective. First off this perspective is not merely based on fact but on logic, reasoning, and problem solving. It is more of an educated suggestion with facts that seem to fit the puzzle.
A scientifically accepted general principle supported by a substantial body of evidence offered to provide an explanation of observed facts and as a basis for future discussion or investigation (Lincoln et al.,1990). Again in simple terms, a theory explains how nature works. Can be modified. In conclusion, scientific laws and theories officially do not have the same meaning. I can understand how people can confuse these two words for having the same
Using the knowledge and scientific dreams of the Edwardian and Victorian eras, modern day technology goes under the microscope to be changed and “Steampunkified”. Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, pioneers in this genre leave a trail of imagination and science to a unknown world. The “steam” in steampunk correlates to body of work steam technology is in the eyes of the steampunk community as an aesthetic. Rick Klaw clearly describes the essence of steampunk in “nerdy” pop culture today.
Binding problem: How does the neural activity of our brains generate unified conscious states? We have cohesive sensory experiences and parallel sensory inputs. Considering the scenario for phenomenal unity mentioned above, there must be some structure that generates the neural activity that binds these experiences together. According to Dainton, we do not yet know enough to definitively solve this problem. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304394007006684 According to Naghavi et al.’s research, the claustrum is implicated in multisensory integration.