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What primarily motivates students to take their first psychology course?
What primarily motivates students to take their first psychology course?
- Requirement for major in biology
- Interest in cognitive neuroscience
- Desire to understand human behavior (correct)
- Interest in conducting psychological research
Which method is NOT used by psychologists to achieve the goal of describing behavior?
Which method is NOT used by psychologists to achieve the goal of describing behavior?
- Natural observation
- Case studies
- Surveys
- Therapeutic intervention (correct)
What is the first goal of psychology?
What is the first goal of psychology?
- Describing behavior (correct)
- Changing behavior
- Predicting behavior
- Interpreting emotions
Why do many psychology students become interested in the field?
Why do many psychology students become interested in the field?
Which statement best describes the interaction of factors influencing behavior in psychology?
Which statement best describes the interaction of factors influencing behavior in psychology?
Which aspect of psychology involves answering questions about reactions to stimuli?
Which aspect of psychology involves answering questions about reactions to stimuli?
What type of behavior do case studies primarily help to evaluate?
What type of behavior do case studies primarily help to evaluate?
Which of the following is least likely a reason for students to major in psychology?
Which of the following is least likely a reason for students to major in psychology?
What is one reason psychology is a popular major in colleges?
What is one reason psychology is a popular major in colleges?
Which goal of psychology involves making predictions about future behaviors?
Which goal of psychology involves making predictions about future behaviors?
What does the term psychology literally translate to?
What does the term psychology literally translate to?
Why did psychologists begin to move away from studying the 'mind' in the early 1900s?
Why did psychologists begin to move away from studying the 'mind' in the early 1900s?
What is the most acceptable definition of psychology today?
What is the most acceptable definition of psychology today?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of psychology?
Which type of psychologist is most commonly recognized by the public?
Which type of psychologist is most commonly recognized by the public?
In the definition of psychology, which of the following is emphasized?
In the definition of psychology, which of the following is emphasized?
What aspect of behavior does psychology examine?
What aspect of behavior does psychology examine?
What can be considered as an example of mental activity?
What can be considered as an example of mental activity?
Which of the following best characterizes the flow of understanding in psychology?
Which of the following best characterizes the flow of understanding in psychology?
What primary areas do psychologists focus on beyond individual behavior?
What primary areas do psychologists focus on beyond individual behavior?
What is the primary focus of clinical psychology?
What is the primary focus of clinical psychology?
Which goal of psychology involves predicting future behaviors based on past observations?
Which goal of psychology involves predicting future behaviors based on past observations?
Which area of psychology primarily studies interactions between individuals?
Which area of psychology primarily studies interactions between individuals?
What outcome does psychology aim to achieve through its goal of changing/control?
What outcome does psychology aim to achieve through its goal of changing/control?
What aspect of development do developmental psychologists primarily focus on?
What aspect of development do developmental psychologists primarily focus on?
What type of problems do clinical psychologists typically address?
What type of problems do clinical psychologists typically address?
In social psychology, what aspect is being investigated through the various topics it studies?
In social psychology, what aspect is being investigated through the various topics it studies?
Which of the following represents the main focus of forensic psychologists?
Which of the following represents the main focus of forensic psychologists?
What is a significant reason for psychologists to predict patterns of behavior?
What is a significant reason for psychologists to predict patterns of behavior?
What distinguishes counseling psychology from clinical psychology?
What distinguishes counseling psychology from clinical psychology?
Which of the following topics is NOT typically studied in social psychology?
Which of the following topics is NOT typically studied in social psychology?
What is the primary study focus for cognitive psychologists?
What is the primary study focus for cognitive psychologists?
What do medical psychologists primarily utilize to assist patients?
What do medical psychologists primarily utilize to assist patients?
What question reflects the goal of predicting behavior in psychology?
What question reflects the goal of predicting behavior in psychology?
Which of the following is a key interest of social psychologists?
Which of the following is a key interest of social psychologists?
Which process is NOT typically associated with cognitive psychology?
Which process is NOT typically associated with cognitive psychology?
The focus of developmental psychology includes which of the following?
The focus of developmental psychology includes which of the following?
Which psychologists are primarily engaged in evaluating mental competence in legal situations?
Which psychologists are primarily engaged in evaluating mental competence in legal situations?
Cognitive psychologists are least likely to focus on aspects related to which of the following?
Cognitive psychologists are least likely to focus on aspects related to which of the following?
Which psychologist deals mainly with emotional issues such as anxiety and depression?
Which psychologist deals mainly with emotional issues such as anxiety and depression?
Flashcards
What is the goal of psychology?
What is the goal of psychology?
Psychology aims to understand why people behave the way they do.
How does psychology predict behavior?
How does psychology predict behavior?
Psychologists use past observations to predict future behaviors.
How does psychology aim to change behavior?
How does psychology aim to change behavior?
Psychology seeks to control and change behavior for positive outcomes.
What is clinical psychology?
What is clinical psychology?
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What problems do clinical psychologists address?
What problems do clinical psychologists address?
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What is social psychology?
What is social psychology?
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What are some topics studied in social psychology?
What are some topics studied in social psychology?
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How does social psychology view the influence of others?
How does social psychology view the influence of others?
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What is Psychology?
What is Psychology?
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Early Definition of Psychology
Early Definition of Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology
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Mental Activity as a Process
Mental Activity as a Process
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Systematic Study of Behavior and Experience
Systematic Study of Behavior and Experience
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Study of Behavior
Study of Behavior
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Bodily Behavior
Bodily Behavior
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Direct Experience
Direct Experience
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Human and Animal Behavior
Human and Animal Behavior
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Psychology as a Science
Psychology as a Science
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Sensation and Perception
Sensation and Perception
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Learning and Memory
Learning and Memory
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Hunger and Thirst
Hunger and Thirst
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Sleep
Sleep
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Attention
Attention
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Child Development
Child Development
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Describing Behaviors
Describing Behaviors
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Explaining Behaviors
Explaining Behaviors
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Why Study Psychology?
Why Study Psychology?
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Predicting Behavior
Predicting Behavior
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Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology
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Medical Psychologist
Medical Psychologist
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Study Notes
Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology draws from Greek roots, "psyche" meaning "soul" or "mind", and "logos" meaning "word".
- Psychology was initially the study of the mind and soul.
- Around 1920, psychologists became dissatisfied with the idea of studying the mind. The mind can't be observed directly.
- Psychology is now defined as the systematic study of behavior and experience. It's a process, not a thing, like the flow of a river, not an automobile.
- Psychology is the scientific study of all mental processes, expressed in bodily behavior and observable experience.
Goals of Psychology
- Describing: Accurately describing behaviors, issues, and problems. Methods like case studies, surveys, and self-tests are used. Example question: "What happened?"
- Explaining: Understanding why people react in certain ways. Example question: "Why did they do that?" This involves understanding factors impacting personality and mental health.
- Predicting: Forecasting behaviors based on past patterns and understanding underlying causes. This allows psychologists to anticipate behaviors and improve the ability to change or control a behavior. Example question: "What would happen if they did this?"
- Changing/Controlling: Influencing or altering behavior to achieve positive outcomes. This aims to construct beneficial changes in people's lives. Example question: "What can they do next time to reach a different outcome?"
Fields of Psychology
- Clinical Psychology: Diagnoses and treats psychological disorders
- Social Psychology: Studies interactions with others, including prejudice, attraction, and attitudes.
- Developmental Psychology: Studies the process of development across a lifespan, focusing on physical, cognitive, and social changes.
- Forensic Psychology: Provides advice and consultation to legal professionals (police, lawyers, courts) addressing issues like mental competence or danger assessment.
- Counseling Psychology: Works with people experiencing life challenges and decisions. It focuses on anxiety, depression, and life decisions, unlike clinical psychology, which is more involved with psychological disorders.
- Cognitive Psychology: Studies mental processes like thought, knowledge, and problem solving. It examines decision-making, problem-solving, and language.
- Medical Psychology: Applies psychological theories and techniques to improve patients' psychological and physical well-being.
Why Study Psychology?
- Students study psychology for various reasons including the desire to help others and understand themselves better.
- A psychology course might be a general education requirement, a component in pre-medical or other programs, or to develop a passion for the field.
- Psychology is a popular major.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of psychology, including its evolution from the study of the mind to the systematic examination of behavior and experience. This quiz will cover key goals of psychology such as describing, explaining, and predicting human behavior. Test your understanding of these core principles in psychology.
