Psychology
The study of mental activity & behavior, which are based on brain processes
Critical Thinking
Systematically evaluating information to reach reasonable conclusions best supported by evidence
Natural Selection
In evolutionary theory, the idea that those who inherit characteristics that help them adapt to their particular environments have a selective advantage over those who do not
Culture
The beliefs, values, rules and customs that exist within a group of people who share a common language & environment and that are transmitted through learning from one generation to the next
Instructional Review Boards
Groups of people responsible for reviewing proposed research to ensure that it meets the accepted standards of science & provides for the physical and emotional well-being of research participants