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