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What is the primary focus of psychologists?
What is the primary focus of psychologists?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with feelings of happiness and reward?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with feelings of happiness and reward?
What is the purpose of the scientific method in psychology?
What is the purpose of the scientific method in psychology?
What does the concept of 'nurture' refer to in psychology?
What does the concept of 'nurture' refer to in psychology?
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Which treatment method involves changing behaviors through rewards or consequences?
Which treatment method involves changing behaviors through rewards or consequences?
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What does empirical evidence in research primarily consist of?
What does empirical evidence in research primarily consist of?
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What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
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Which of the following is a key concept in economics related to what is given up when making a choice?
Which of the following is a key concept in economics related to what is given up when making a choice?
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Study Notes
Psychology
- Definition: Study of the mind and human behavior.
- Psychology vs. Psychiatry: Psychiatrists are medical doctors who treat mental health with medication; psychologists focus on therapy and mental health research.
- Nature vs. Nurture: Nature (genetics, early learning, 0-2 years) vs. Nurture (environment, learning, 2+ years).
- Empirical Evidence: Facts gathered through observation or experiments.
- Scientific Method: Steps to test ideas (observe, question, hypothesize, experiment, analyze, conclude, share).
- Brain & Neurotransmitters: Brain chemicals that transmit messages.
- Drug Addiction: Condition where individuals cannot stop using harmful substances.
- Ethics in Research: Rules to protect participants by ensuring consent, confidentiality, honesty, and safety.
- APA: Main U.S. organization for psychologists.
- Research Methods: Observation, surveys, case studies, experiments.
- Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data: Qualitative (descriptions, ideas) vs. Quantitative (numbers, measurements).
- Experimental Design: Planning studies to test a hypothesis.
- Variables: Independent (what's changed) vs. Dependent (what's measured).
- Sampling: Choosing participants for research.
- Neurotransmitters & Emotions: Serotonin (happiness, calmness), Dopamine (rewards, happiness), Oxytocin (bonding), Endorphins (happiness, energy).
Treatments
- Behavioral Treatment: Changing behaviors using rewards or consequences.
- Chemical Treatment: Using medication to adjust brain chemistry.
- Psychotherapy: Talk therapy to manage mental health.
Economics
- Definition: Study of how limited resources are used to meet needs.
- Microeconomics: Small-scale economics (individuals, businesses).
- Macroeconomics: Large-scale economics (countries).
- Global Economics: Worldwide trade and finance.
- Economic Development: Improving income, education, and living standards.
- Scarcity: Limited resources.
- Supply and Demand: Supply (available quantity) vs. Demand (desired quantity).
- Trade-off: Choosing one thing over another.
- Opportunity Cost: What's given up by making a choice.
- Markets: Places where goods or services are exchanged.
Economic Resources
- Land: Natural resources.
- Labor: Human work.
- Capital: Tools, machinery, technology.
- Entrepreneurship: Business creators.
Key Economic Terms
- Producer: Creates goods or services.
- Consumer: Purchases goods or services.
- Production: Making goods from raw materials.
- Distribution: Sharing goods with customers.
- Consumption: Using resources.
- Circular Flow of the Economy: How production, distribution, and consumption are linked amongst actors (government, businesses, individuals).
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Description
This quiz covers foundational concepts in psychology, including the distinction between psychology and psychiatry, the nature vs. nurture debate, and research methods. Explore the scientific method, brain functions, and ethics in psychological research through various questions designed to test your understanding.
