Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Psychology as a Science01:13

Psychology as a Science

4.1K
Psychology, as a scientific discipline, aims to understand the mind and behavior through rigorous and systematic methods. The foundation of psychological research is evidence-based, relying heavily on the scientific method to derive and validate knowledge. This structured approach ensures that findings are reliable, valid, and applicable to broader contexts.
The scientific method in psychology involves six critical steps: making observations, formulating hypotheses, conducting tests, analyzing...
4.1K
Defining Psychology01:24

Defining Psychology

8.2K
Psychology is the scientific discipline dedicated to understanding both observable behavior and the internal mental processes underlying such behavior. It aims to comprehend human nature and apply this understanding to solve practical problems, enhance well-being, and improve societal outcomes. An example of psychology's application is the study of prosocial behavior, such as why and under what conditions individuals might help strangers in need. This process involves describing observed...
8.2K
Scientific Nature of Social Psychology01:30

Scientific Nature of Social Psychology

671
Social psychology is a scientific discipline dedicated to understanding how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts. Unlike common sense, which relies on anecdotal experiences and intuition, social psychology employs systematic research and empirical methods to ensure objectivity and reliability. This distinction is fundamental in distinguishing scientifically supported findings from mere speculation.Four fundamental scientific values guide a structured approach to research in...
671
Contemporary Psychology01:29

Contemporary Psychology

2.3K
Psychology explores human behavior and mental processes through various lenses, each offering unique insights. This overview examines key subfields, including biopsychology, evolutionary, developmental, personality, and social psychology, highlighting their approaches and contributions to understanding complex human behaviors.
Biopsychology
Biopsychology, also known as biological psychology or behavioral neuroscience, focuses on the biological underpinnings of behavior and mental processes. It...
2.3K
Defining Social Psychology01:09

Defining Social Psychology

552
Social psychology investigates how the presence and actions of others influence individual behavior, cognition, and emotion. Examining the social environment's impact provides a scientific framework for understanding how individuals perceive others and are, in turn, influenced by them. This field seeks to uncover the underlying principles guiding social interactions, exploring phenomena such as conformity, obedience, and prosocial behavior.Core Themes in Social PsychologyOne central focus of...
552
Humanistic Psychology01:24

Humanistic Psychology

2.9K
Humanistic psychology emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to the deterministic and pessimistic nature of behaviorism and psychoanalysis. While behaviorism focused on observable behaviors influenced by the environment and psychoanalysis delved into unconscious motivations, both theories suggested that human actions lacked free will. In contrast, humanistic psychology offers a perspective that emphasizes the innate potential for goodness and growth within every individual.
This approach...
2.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Should social scientists be distanced from or engaged with the people they study?

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2018
Same author

Pressing questions in the study of psychological and behavioral diversity.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2018
Same author

Grounding principles for inferring agency: Two cultural perspectives.

Cognitive psychology·2017
Same author

Conceptualizing agency: Folkpsychological and folkcommunicative perspectives on plants.

Cognition·2017
Same author

Seeing Cooperation or Competition: Ecological Interactions in Cultural Perspectives.

Topics in cognitive science·2015
Same author

The Costs and Benefits of Calculation and Moral Rules.

Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science·2015
Same journal

On the Goals and Limitations of Psychological Science: Some Thoughts in Memory of Daniel Kahneman.

Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science·2026
Same journal

Imagine No Resources: Attention Is Selection and Normalization for Choice.

Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science·2026
Same journal

Children's Third-Party Punishment Reveals a Genuine Concern for Fairness and Justice.

Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science·2026
Same journal

Chaos Theory and Child Development: Quantifying Nonlinear Pathways of Growth.

Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science·2026
Same journal

Formal Modeling as Theoretical Glue between Laboratory and Naturalistic Studies of Memory.

Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science·2026
Same journal

Growing Technological Opacity and the Social Brain.

Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 26, 2026

A System for Tracking the Dynamics of Social Preference Behavior in Small Rodents
08:38

A System for Tracking the Dynamics of Social Preference Behavior in Small Rodents

Published on: November 21, 2019

8.3K

Psychological Science as a Complex System: Report Card.

Douglas L Medin1

  • 1Northwestern University.

Perspectives on Psychological Science : a Journal of the Association for Psychological Science
|July 21, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Psychological science needs more diversity in study populations, contexts, and researchers to reach its full potential. Systemic changes are crucial to overcome barriers and foster a more inclusive scientific environment.

Keywords:
complex systemsconverging measuresculturediversity

More Related Videos

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
08:25

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

1.3K
Combining Computer Game-Based Behavioural Experiments With High-Density EEG and Infrared Gaze Tracking
13:40

Combining Computer Game-Based Behavioural Experiments With High-Density EEG and Infrared Gaze Tracking

Published on: December 16, 2010

17.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 26, 2026

A System for Tracking the Dynamics of Social Preference Behavior in Small Rodents
08:38

A System for Tracking the Dynamics of Social Preference Behavior in Small Rodents

Published on: November 21, 2019

8.3K
Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
08:25

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

1.3K
Combining Computer Game-Based Behavioural Experiments With High-Density EEG and Infrared Gaze Tracking
13:40

Combining Computer Game-Based Behavioural Experiments With High-Density EEG and Infrared Gaze Tracking

Published on: December 16, 2010

17.3K

Area of Science:

  • Psychological Science
  • Behavioral Research

Background:

  • Psychological science offers diverse research tools and inquiry capabilities.
  • Current research faces significant limitations due to a lack of diversity in study populations, contexts, and researchers.
  • Niche construction processes perpetuate the status quo, hindering progress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the limitations imposed by a lack of diversity in psychological science.
  • To advocate for systemic changes to foster a healthier and more inclusive scientific field.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a conceptual analysis and critique of the current state of psychological science.
  • It examines the impact of limited diversity on research scope and findings.
  • It discusses the role of niche construction in maintaining existing structures.

Main Results:

  • A significant lack of diversity in participants, settings, and researcher demographics restricts the field's potential.
  • Existing systems and processes actively resist change, favoring the status quo.
  • The current trajectory limits the breadth and applicability of psychological knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • Achieving the full potential of psychological science requires a fundamental shift towards greater diversity.
  • Systemic interventions are necessary to dismantle barriers and promote inclusivity.
  • A more diverse and representative psychological science will yield more robust and generalizable findings.