Introduction to Psychology
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Introduction to Psychology

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What is the definition of psychology?

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Which of the following are goals of psychology? (Select all that apply)

  • To ignore behavior
  • To control behavior (correct)
  • To predict behavior (correct)
  • To describe behavior (correct)
  • Early schools of psychology include functionalism and structuralism.

    True

    What are the branches or subfields of psychology? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Developmental Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are sensory laws?

    <p>Principles guiding how we perceive sensory information, including thresholds and adaptation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define depth perception.

    <p>The ability to perceive the distance of objects and the three-dimensional quality of the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ theory of learning focuses on observable behaviors.

    <p>behavioral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Contributors

    • Koye Kassa, Bahir Dar University
    • Chapters One, Five, and Six
    • Belay Tefera, Addis Ababa University
    • Chapters Two
    • Aemero Asmamaw, University of Gondar
    • Chapters Three, Four, and Seven
    • Habtamu Disasa, Dilla University
    • Chapters Eight, Nine, Ten, and Eleven
    • Belay Tefera, Addis Ababa University (Revised and Edited)

    Date

    • September, 2019

    Table of Contents

    • Module Introduction, Module Objectives, 5
    • Chapter One, Essence of Psychology, 7
    • Chapter Two, Sensation and Perception, 22
    • Chapter Three, Learning and Theories of Learning, 39
    • Chapter Four, Memory and Forgetting, 56
    • Chapter Five, Motivation and Emotionsm, 69
    • Chapter Six, Personality, 79
    • Chapter Seven, Psychological Disorders and Treatment Techniques, 88
    • Chapter Eight, Introduction to Life Skills, 99
    • Chapter Nine, Intra-Personal and Interpersonal Skills, 106
    • Chapter Ten, Academic Skills, 121
    • Chapter Eleven, Social Skills, 132

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    Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of psychology with this quiz. Explore definitions, goals, branches, and key theories in the field. Assess your understanding of concepts like sensory laws and depth perception.

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