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Biological Psychology focuses on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental illnesses and disorders.
Biological Psychology focuses on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental illnesses and disorders.
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Cognitive Psychology examines individual differences in behavior, thought, and emotion.
Cognitive Psychology examines individual differences in behavior, thought, and emotion.
False
Surveys and Questionnaires are controlled studies used to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
Surveys and Questionnaires are controlled studies used to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
False
The Biological Perspective highlights the role of mental processes in behavior.
The Biological Perspective highlights the role of mental processes in behavior.
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Case Studies are used to collect data on attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
Case Studies are used to collect data on attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
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Neuropsychological Methods are used to explore relationships between variables without establishing causality.
Neuropsychological Methods are used to explore relationships between variables without establishing causality.
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Developmental Psychology investigates how people think, feel, and behave in social situations.
Developmental Psychology investigates how people think, feel, and behave in social situations.
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The Humanistic Perspective emphasizes the role of genetics and neurotransmitters in behavior and mental processes.
The Humanistic Perspective emphasizes the role of genetics and neurotransmitters in behavior and mental processes.
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Experiments are used to gain insight into rare or unusual phenomena.
Experiments are used to gain insight into rare or unusual phenomena.
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Clinical Psychology explores human development across the lifespan.
Clinical Psychology explores human development across the lifespan.
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Study Notes
Branches of Psychology
- Biological Psychology: studies the physical basis of behavior and mental processes, including the brain and nervous system
- Clinical Psychology: focuses on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental illnesses and disorders
- Cognitive Psychology: examines mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving
- Developmental Psychology: explores human development across the lifespan, including cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Social Psychology: investigates how people think, feel, and behave in social situations and how social factors influence behavior
- Personality Psychology: examines individual differences in behavior, thought, and emotion, and the underlying psychological processes that drive them
Research Methods
- Surveys and Questionnaires: self-report measures used to collect data on attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors
- Experiments: controlled studies used to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables
- Case Studies: in-depth examinations of individuals or small groups to gain insight into rare or unusual phenomena
- Correlational Research: explores relationships between variables without establishing causality
- Neuropsychological Methods: use of brain imaging techniques (e.g., fMRI) to study brain function and behavior
Theoretical Perspectives
- Biological Perspective: emphasizes the role of genetics and neurotransmitters in behavior and mental processes
- Behavioral Perspective: focuses on observable behavior and the environmental factors that influence it
- Cognitive Perspective: highlights the role of mental processes (e.g., perception, attention) in behavior
- Humanistic Perspective: emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and subjective experience
- Psychodynamic Perspective: explores the role of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior
Key Concepts
- Nature vs. Nurture Debate: controversy over the relative influence of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) on behavior and mental processes
- Consciousness: the subjective experience of being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and emotions
- Motivation: the internal or external drives that initiate and direct behavior
- Emotions: complex psychological and physiological states that influence behavior and mental processes
- Learning: the process by which behavior and knowledge are acquired through experience
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This quiz covers the basics of psychology, including the different branches of psychology, research methods, theoretical perspectives, and key concepts. Test your knowledge of psychological theories, methods, and concepts.
