Introduction to Psychology SMS 154

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What are the two Greek words that the term 'Psychology' originates from?

Psyche and Logos (correct)

Psyche and Physio

Philosophy and Mind

Logos and Biology

What is the primary focus of Psychology?

The treatment of mental illnesses

The analysis of chemicals

The scientific study of human and animal behaviour (correct)

The study of the human body

What is a characteristic of Savants, according to the text?

They have intellectual disability and excel in a particular area (correct)

They are professional athletes

They are experts in physics

They have exceptional physical abilities

What is the definition of Psychology?

The scientific study of human and animal behaviour Signup and view all the answers

What makes Psychology a science?

The methods it uses to study those subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is an area of study that a psychologist might be interested in?

Why people move from one part of a country to the other Signup and view all the answers

What is a method that psychologists use to gather data?

Systematic methods Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a behaviour that a psychologist might want to study?

Why people continue in behaviours that threaten their health and undermine their happiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of psychology?

Facts Signup and view all the answers

Which type of psychologists are required in hospitals?

Clinical and counselling psychologists Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of psychology in health care?

To understand human nature better Signup and view all the answers

Why are animals used in psychological research?

Because of the principle of parsimony and Darwin's theory of evolution Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by children?

Uncontrollable behaviour Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of industrial psychology?

Industry Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of psychology in health care?

To make a difference in health care Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by the aged?

Health, care, economic problems, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of employing general principles or theories in psychology?

To understand why humans and other animals behave the way they do Signup and view all the answers

What does a theory serve as in psychology?

A framework for collecting more data Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging to apply scientific methods to psychological issues?

Because human behavior is too complex Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of observation in psychology?

To measure how people respond under different situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of psychological research?

To understand human behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of tools such as observation, questionnaire, and psychological tests in psychology?

To help in psychological research Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists believe about human behavior?

It is accessible to scientific inquiry Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists think about patterns underlying human thoughts and actions?

They are similar to patterns in the physical universe Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is Psychology?

Psychology originates from two Greek words: Psyche (mind, spirit, or soul) and Logos (the subject of study)
Psychology was initially defined as the study of the mind in the late 18th century
Psychology has its roots in physiology and philosophy
Psychologists study a wide range of behaviors, including autism and savant syndrome
Psychology is concerned with the scientific study of human and animal behavior
Psychology is the systematic scientific study of behavior and mental processes (internal subjective experiences)

Psychology as a Science

A science is defined not by what it studies, but by how it is studied
Psychologists adopt a special approach to obtaining and organizing knowledge
Psychologists use systematic methods to gather data, including observation, interview, and experiment
Careful analysis and interpretation of data are done objectively
General principles or theories about human and animal behavior are employed
A theory is an effort to fit all known relevant facts into a logical explanation

Characteristics of Psychology as a Science

Psychologists apply scientific methods to psychological issues
Psychologists gather more evidence to prove or disprove predictions and modify theories
Applying scientific methods to psychological issues is challenging
Psychologists believe it is possible and desirable to conduct rigorous research on all aspects of human behavior

Fields of Psychology

Psychology is broad and cuts across almost every field of human venture
Specialties in psychology include clinical, counseling, physiological, cognitive, personality, psychometrics, educational, school, industrial, environmental, comparative, health, neuropsychology, and physiological/biological psychology
The study of psychology can make a difference in health when attending to people of all age groups (children, teenagers, and the aged)

Importance of Psychology

Psychology helps us understand human nature better
Psychology can make a difference in health when attending to people of all age groups
Psychology can help address challenges faced by children, teenagers, and the aged

The Use of Animals in Research

Animals are used in research because they equally behave
The principle of parsimony suggests studying the simple before the complex
Darwin's theory of evolution suggests that humans evolved from apes, making animals similar to humans
Ethical issues arise when using animals in research, including informed consent and debriefing
Involuntary participation of humans and high attrition rates are concerns when using humans in research

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This quiz introduces the basics of psychology, covering its origins, definition, and relation to physiology and philosophy. Explore the concept of psychology and its significance.