Is psychology a real science?

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Question: Is psychology a real science?
Position1 of 3›: Psychology is a real science

This position holds that psychology is a real science. It argues that the discipline follows the scientific method, has established methodologies for deriving knowledge, gains understanding through empirical experience, and can predict human behaviour — the hallmarks of a genuine science.

Supporting arguments · 3

Psychology follows the scientific method
Psychology follows the same steps to obtaining conclusions as in any scientific field. Therefore it is, by definition, a science.
Psychology can predict human behaviors
Just as hard sciences can predict outcomes based on their findings, so can psychology predict human behaviors based on experience.
Psychology gains knowledge through experience
Knowledge is the end product which science strives to find. It can be gained not only by logic, but by experience as well.