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There are a number ofmisconceptionsabout thefield of psychology.
This is likely because people often have very little direct knowledge and experience with the science of psychology.
No wonder there are so many different misunderstandings about exactly what psychology is and is not.
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Here are the facts behind a few of the most common misconceptions.
Why do some people mistakenly believe that psychology is simple and easy?
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But what seems like common sense isn’t necessarily the case.
Would you deliver potentially fatal electrical shocks to a stranger just because an authority figure told you to?
By usingscientific methods, experimenters can investigate human issues objectively and fairly.
You cannot open your own private therapy practice with just abachelor’s degree.
It is also important to be aware that the professional title “psychologist” is a regulated term.
Psychologists actually work in a wide number of professions and perform an enormous range of different duties.
Salaries can vary just as dramatically.
Psychology Is a Real Science
Some may think that psychology is not a real science.
First, let’s examine exactly what science is and is not.
Researchers utilize the scientific method to conduct research, which means that variables are controlled and operationally defined.
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