Journey into the Mind

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What is the scope of psychology as an academic discipline?

Psychology is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between the natural and social sciences.

What do psychologists seek to understand?

Psychologists seek an understanding of the emergent properties of brains, linking the discipline to neuroscience.

What is the role of psychologists as social scientists?

As social scientists, psychologists aim to understand the behavior of individuals and groups.

What are some areas of research that psychologists are involved in?

Psychologists are involved in research on perception, cognition, attention, emotion, intelligence, subjective experience, and more. Signup and view all the answers

What are some other classifications of psychologists?

Some psychologists can also be classified as behavioral or cognitive scientists. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Elizabeth F. Loftus?

Elizabeth F. Loftus is an American psychologist known for her research on the misinformation effect, false memory, and criticism of recovered memory therapies. Signup and view all the answers

What are some areas of research that Elizabeth F. Loftus has conducted?

Elizabeth F. Loftus has conducted research on the effects of phrasing on perceptions of automobile accidents, the 'lost in the mall' technique, and the manipulation of food preferences through false memories. Signup and view all the answers

What concerns did Elizabeth F. Loftus and Melvin J. Guyer raise in the Jane Doe case?

Elizabeth F. Loftus and Melvin J. Guyer raised serious concerns about the background and validity of the initial research in the Jane Doe case. Signup and view all the answers

What role has Elizabeth F. Loftus played in various court cases?

Elizabeth F. Loftus has provided expert testimony or consultation for lawyers in over 300 court cases, including high-profile cases involving Ghislaine Maxwell, Harvey Weinstein, Ted Bundy, O.J. Simpson, Angelo Buono, and Robert Durst. Signup and view all the answers

In addition to her scientific work, what other contributions has Elizabeth F. Loftus made?

In addition to her scientific work, Elizabeth F. Loftus has served on the executive council of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, was a keynote speaker at the British Psychological Society's 2011 annual conference, and has written many books. Signup and view all the answers