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This course examines the ideas and methods that make psychological science possible. We'll take a holistic and critical look at the science of psychology itself: Its questions, methods, evidence, and unique challenges; as well as its place within modern Aotearoa New Zealand society. You'll learn how psychologists measure a world of unobservable mental traits, devise experiments that reveal the underlying mechanisms of mind, and convert raw data into real world conculsions that have a meaningful impact on people's lives. You'll build the critical thinking skills to distinguish good psychological science from bad, genuine breakthrough from glorified clickbait, and evidence-based interventions from scams and grifts. Upon these foundations you'll be able to build with confidence the pathway of your choosing through the psychological sciences (and beyond).