24 Questions
What are the two Greek words that the term 'Psychology' originates from?
Psyche and Logos
What is the primary focus of Psychology?
The scientific study of human and animal behaviour
What is a characteristic of Savants, according to the text?
They have intellectual disability and excel in a particular area
What is the definition of Psychology?
The scientific study of human and animal behaviour
What makes Psychology a science?
The methods it uses to study those subjects
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
What is a method that psychologists use to gather data?
Systematic methods
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
What is the foundation of psychology?
Facts
Which type of psychologists are required in hospitals?
Clinical and counselling psychologists
What is the goal of psychology in health care?
To understand human nature better
Why are animals used in psychological research?
Because of the principle of parsimony and Darwin's theory of evolution
What is a challenge faced by children?
Uncontrollable behaviour
What is the focus of industrial psychology?
Industry
What is a benefit of psychology in health care?
To make a difference in health care
What is a challenge faced by the aged?
Health, care, economic problems, etc.
What is the goal of employing general principles or theories in psychology?
To understand why humans and other animals behave the way they do
What does a theory serve as in psychology?
A framework for collecting more data
Why is it challenging to apply scientific methods to psychological issues?
Because human behavior is too complex
What is the role of observation in psychology?
To measure how people respond under different situations
What is the main goal of psychological research?
To understand human behavior
What is the role of tools such as observation, questionnaire, and psychological tests in psychology?
To help in psychological research
What do psychologists believe about human behavior?
It is accessible to scientific inquiry
What do psychologists think about patterns underlying human thoughts and actions?
They are similar to patterns in the physical universe
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
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.
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