Psychology and Science

The video explores whether psychology is a science by examining its methods and comparing them to scientific principles. It discusses key scientific characteristics like measurement, correlation, causation, and reliability, and uses examples like Eleanor Maguire's study on taxi drivers to illustrate scientific approaches in psychology. It also highlights limitations in studies like Zimbardo's Stanford prison experiment, emphasizing that not all psychological research fits strict scientific criteria. The conclusion suggests that the scientific approach in psychology depends on the research question and context.

What limitations are associated with the Stanford prison study in terms of scientific characteristics?

How does the context of a research question influence whether psychology can be considered scientific?