Chapter 1: Psychology as a science. Efficient studying:      Read the book before coming to class. Read small sections at a time and take breaks in-between.      Relate new information to what you already know; find examples that apply to you.      During the lecture, do not write down everything I say. Pay attention and write down key concepts. Psychology is not all common sense!! Critical thinking is important:      Do not take the obvious for granted.      Introspection is not adequate for understanding complex issues. Confirmation bias: we tend to only consider evidence we agree with and disregard evidence we do not agree with. Availability heuristic: we tend to think that the first thing that comes to mind is true or more common.