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What two Greek words form the basis of the term 'psychology'?
What two Greek words form the basis of the term 'psychology'?
- Psyche and Logos, meaning 'life' and 'explanation'. (correct)
- Eros and Thanatos, representing 'life drive' and 'death drive'.
- Philia and Sophia, meaning 'love of wisdom'.
- Nous and Pathos, signifying 'mind' and 'suffering'.
How do psychologist-practitioners primarily apply existing research?
How do psychologist-practitioners primarily apply existing research?
- To enhance the everyday life of others. (correct)
- To gather and interpret statistical data for academic publications.
- To conduct laboratory experiments.
- To develop new theoretical frameworks.
Which of the following best describes the role of empirical methods in psychology?
Which of the following best describes the role of empirical methods in psychology?
- They provide techniques for collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. (correct)
- They are primarily used for philosophical debates.
- They emphasize subjective interpretations over objective measurements.
- They rely solely on personal intuition and anecdotal evidence.
What is a central role of research psychologists?
What is a central role of research psychologists?
What do research psychologist and psychologist-practitioners have in common?
What do research psychologist and psychologist-practitioners have in common?
Which activity BEST exemplifies the application of psychology in everyday life?
Which activity BEST exemplifies the application of psychology in everyday life?
Why is the use of scientific methods crucial in the field of psychology?
Why is the use of scientific methods crucial in the field of psychology?
How do empirical methods contribute to the scientific nature of psychology?
How do empirical methods contribute to the scientific nature of psychology?
What is the MOST accurate meaning of 'logos' as it relates to the origin of the word 'psychology'?
What is the MOST accurate meaning of 'logos' as it relates to the origin of the word 'psychology'?
How do psychologist-practitioners utilize existing psychological research?
How do psychologist-practitioners utilize existing psychological research?
Which of the following is an example of how psychologists apply scientific methods?
Which of the following is an example of how psychologists apply scientific methods?
What is the primary purpose of using empirical methods in psychology?
What is the primary purpose of using empirical methods in psychology?
What is the significance of the term 'psyche' in relation to the Greek origins of the word 'psychology'?
What is the significance of the term 'psyche' in relation to the Greek origins of the word 'psychology'?
How do all psychologists, regardless of their specific focus, approach their work?
How do all psychologists, regardless of their specific focus, approach their work?
A school psychologist is assessing a child struggling with attention difficulties. Based on the information, which approach would the psychologist MOST likely employ?
A school psychologist is assessing a child struggling with attention difficulties. Based on the information, which approach would the psychologist MOST likely employ?
In what way do psychologists use empirical evidence to examine the effectiveness of a therapeutic technique for reducing anxiety?
In what way do psychologists use empirical evidence to examine the effectiveness of a therapeutic technique for reducing anxiety?
Which of the following is the MOST likely reason psychology has become a popular field of study?
Which of the following is the MOST likely reason psychology has become a popular field of study?
What is the relation between logos and empirical methods?
What is the relation between logos and empirical methods?
If a psychologist is conducting a study on memory using standardized tests and statistical analysis, which aspect of psychological research is being emphasized?
If a psychologist is conducting a study on memory using standardized tests and statistical analysis, which aspect of psychological research is being emphasized?
How might an industrial-organizational psychologist use existing research to improve workplace morale?
How might an industrial-organizational psychologist use existing research to improve workplace morale?
What distinguishes psychology from other fields that explore human behavior?
What distinguishes psychology from other fields that explore human behavior?
In which way do all psychologists work together?
In which way do all psychologists work together?
A clinical psychologist is deciding on the best approach to help a patient overcome a phobia. What would be one of their first steps?
A clinical psychologist is deciding on the best approach to help a patient overcome a phobia. What would be one of their first steps?
What aspect of psychology ensures the gathering and interpretation of data?
What aspect of psychology ensures the gathering and interpretation of data?
In what way is psychology used in everyday life?
In what way is psychology used in everyday life?
Why has psychology become a popular field of study and interest in recent years?
Why has psychology become a popular field of study and interest in recent years?
Where do psychologists do their work?
Where do psychologists do their work?
What are psychologists always focused on?
What are psychologists always focused on?
What two things does the term psychology attempt to explain?
What two things does the term psychology attempt to explain?
In what field do psychologists not work?
In what field do psychologists not work?
What do psychologist practitioners help people with?
What do psychologist practitioners help people with?
What best describes the definition of psychology?
What best describes the definition of psychology?
What is the primary goal of psychologists?
What is the primary goal of psychologists?
How is psychology applied in the workplace?
How is psychology applied in the workplace?
What are psychologists often consulted for?
What are psychologists often consulted for?
Which of the following is NOT a field a psychologist might work?
Which of the following is NOT a field a psychologist might work?
What is the goal of psychologist-practitioners?
What is the goal of psychologist-practitioners?
Why is psychology considered a science?
Why is psychology considered a science?
How do research psychologists contribute to the field?
How do research psychologists contribute to the field?
In what way might psychologist-practitioners apply existing research?
In what way might psychologist-practitioners apply existing research?
What establishes a common framework for psychologists in their research?
What establishes a common framework for psychologists in their research?
What does the term 'logos' contribute to the understanding of 'psychology'?
What does the term 'logos' contribute to the understanding of 'psychology'?
Flashcards
What is Psychology?
What is Psychology?
The scientific study of mind and behavior.
What do Psychologists do?
What do Psychologists do?
Psychologists focus on conceptions and motivations, work in forensic fields, counsel, and provide therapy. They are employed in various settings.
Scientific methods
Scientific methods
Psychologists use these to create new knowledge about behavior, or to enhance everyday life.
Empirical methods
Empirical methods
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Study Notes
- Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior.
- The word psychology comes from psyche meaning life, and logos, meaning explanation in Greek.
- Psychology is a popular major for students, and exists in the media and in everyday life.
- Psychologists focus on conceptions and motivations.
- There are hundreds of thousands of psychologists in the world.
- Psychologists work in forensic fields.
- Psychologists provide counseling and therapy for people in distress.
Psychology as a Science
- Psychologists rely on scientific methods.
- Research psychologists use scientific methods to create new knowledge about the causes of behavior.
- Psychologist-practitioners use existing research to enhance the everyday life of others.
- Psychologist-practitioners include clinical, counseling, industrial organizational, and school psychologists.
Using Empirical Methods
- Psychology uses empirical methods to collect and organize data
- Psychology comes to conclusions about the collected data.
- Empirical methods have developed over many years.
- Empirical methods provide a basis for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data within a common framework.
- The scientific method is the set of assumptions, rules, and procedures that scientists use to conduct empirical research.
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