Psychology Chapter

Who is often considered the 'father of immunology'?

Mother Teresa was a scientist who saved millions of lives.

What is the estimated percentage of the world's population that has access to a mobile phone?

The 'Green Revolution' was led by Fritz Haber and ____________________.

What was the primary contribution of Albert Schweitzer to society?

Match the following scientists with their contributions to society:

What is the primary driver of progress in human history?

Psychologists believe that scientific methods cannot be used in the behavioral domain.

What is the main goal of scientific psychology?

The dramatic changes we have seen during the past century are due primarily to ______________ findings.

Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

What is the outcome of scientific psychology according to the text?

The module outlines the characteristics of art.

What is the main topic of this module?

Scientific Research and World Progress

Scientific research has been a major driver of progress in human history, leading to significant changes in the past century.
Examples of scientific discoveries that have improved the world include modern medicine, electronics, automobiles, jets, and birth control.

Key Contributors to Humanity

Edward Jenner, known as the "father of immunology", pioneered vaccinations, leading to the eradication of smallpox and the reduction of many other diseases.
Fritz Haber and Norman Borlaug saved over a billion human lives by producing hybrid agricultural crops and synthetic fertilizer, enabling global food production for the planet's population.

Impact of Science on Society

Science has been responsible for most major social and technological changes over the past century.
In 1914, cars, radios, televisions, birth control pills, artificial hearts, and antibiotics were non-existent, and only a small portion of the world had telephones, refrigeration, or electricity.
Today, many households have access to televisions, electricity, and mobile phones, with life expectancy increasing significantly.

Importance of Scientific Psychology

Psychologists believe that scientific methods can be used to understand and improve the world, making many important discoveries that can benefit humanity.
The scientific approach is crucial in understanding behavior, and psychology has improved the world in various ways.

This chapter is an adaptation of an original chapter by Edward Diener, discussing scientific research and its methods. It provides resources for students to support their learning, including the Three-Step Method. The NOBA project is also introduced.