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Why Science & Conducting Psychology in the Real World - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Reflection:Given the importance of science to your day-
        to-day life, what kind of competencies should
        you aim to develop?
        
        I think I should continue developing strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills. Being able to interpret data, question information, and make evidence based decisions are important when analyzing markets, economic trends, or investment opportunities instead of relying only on opinions or emotions. I also think improving my research and technology skills is important since many industries today depend on data analysis and digital tools.
    - - Reflection: What is your personal relationship with
        scientific thinking? Do you have one? Do you
        think about this? Why/why not?
        
        I do think about scientific thinking, as it plays a big role in how I approach problems and decisions. The majority of the classes I am taking, especially economics, statistics, and finance, rely on analyzing data, testing ideas, and looking for evidence instead of just guessing, although sometimes we still rely on assumptions about the data we are dealing with. This even ties into my job as a car mechanic, where I naturally have to figure things out and solve problems through observation and testing.
- - - - Reflection: How would you try to learn about dating and flirting behaviors?
        I would try to learn about dating behaviors by observing how people communicate in everyday situations. I would also focus on small gestures like bringing flowers, opening the door, making eye contact, and listening carefully. If they acknowledge and appreciate those actions, then it shows me that they are interested in getting to know me.
- - - - However, weaknesses are:
        
        Can accumulate a lot of knowledge on what can happen under carefully isolated and controlled circumstances
        
        But may end up with little to say about what actually does happen under the circumstances that people actually encounter in their daily lives
- - - - How do our neurotransmitters and hormones respond to the stressors we encounter in our lives?
        
        What physiological reactions do we show to being loved— or getting ostracized?
        
        Dr. Kozlowski’s lab studied astronauts’ team behaviors by asking them to wear devices that track their heart rate, distance from another person, and other physiological indicators