What are the features of a science?

5 page paper with a abstract page and reference page
Main theme- Is Psychology a science?
Some basic questions you should consider for this paper are:
1) What are the features of a science? (Hint: you might want to rely on the text to help with this, although the Scientific Paradigm article is very helpful)
2) How do the articles address these features in relation to the discipline of psychology?
3) Please summarize the content of each article in your own words.
4) Which articles are the most persuasive in their arguments?
5) Based on the arguments presented, do you think Psychology meets the criteria as a science?
6) Are there sub disciplines in Psychology that are more scientific than other areas?
7) What is the future for Psychology as a science?

you will need to address, in addition to the main theme of your paper, these following questions:
1) How is Psychology defined?
2) In what ways does your topic relate to the specific subject matter we covered this semester (i.e., neuroscience, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, emotion, etc.). Identify biological influences related to your topic.
3) Can the Principles of Learning (classical, operant or observational) apply to your topic?
4) How do psychological research methods relate to your topic?
5) How does your topic relate to the discipline of psychology?

the articles attached should be the sources you need for the paper

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