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Psychology is generally thought of as the study of mind. However, people view the idea of a "mind" in different respects, so it's easier to say that psychology is the study of people's experiences and their behaviour.

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"Science" has its base in empirical research. That is, research that is verified by observation or experience. A scientific study requires an absence of bias, and suitable conditions. It should also yield (roughly) the same results, regardless of who is conducting it.

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The first stage is to define an exact topic of study. It is important the question being asked is the right one; otherwise it may be difficult to test.

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A good psychological study should live up to three main standards:

1] It should be possible to suppose that the findings extend beyond the people tested.

2] The results should be the same, regardless of who researches it.

3] It is important that the way the results are measured is valid; a researcher should......

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