e success asphysics and chemistry experiments). That it unearths observable, objectiveevidence that either supports or refutes existing beliefs and creates newknowledge. And that psychology is open-minded about claims, even thosethat go against common sense and sceptical about ideas that, even thoughthey make sense, have not been supported by any research evidence.If we can define a science using subjective methods then Psychology isdefinitely a science. Psychology represents an empirical science, itsmethods demanding empirical testing of hypotheses.Many empirical results of psychology are subject to personal interpretationand intense dispute. This can be seen as a function of the phenomena thatis psychology. But the key to resolving these disputes is to turn back tothe empirical methods and pit alternative interpretations against eachother....
