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Physiological

having to do with an organism's physical processes

Cognitive

having to do with an organism's thinking and understanding

Psychology

the scientific study of behavior that is tested through scientific research

Hypothesis

A testable prediction, often implied by a theory

Theory

A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data

Basic science

the pursuit of knowledge about natural phenomena for its own sake

applied science

discovering ways to use scientific findings to accomplish practical goals

Scientific Method

a general approach to gathering information and answering questions so that errors and biases are minimized