Podcast
Questions and Answers
What are the two Greek words that the term 'Psychology' originates from?
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?
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?
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?
What is the definition of Psychology?
What makes Psychology a science?
What makes Psychology a science?
What is an area of study that a psychologist might be interested in?
What is an area of study that a psychologist might be interested in?
What is a method that psychologists use to gather data?
What is a method that psychologists use to gather data?
What is an example of a behaviour that a psychologist might want to study?
What is an example of a behaviour that a psychologist might want to study?
What is the foundation of psychology?
What is the foundation of psychology?
Which type of psychologists are required in hospitals?
Which type of psychologists are required in hospitals?
What is the goal of psychology in health care?
What is the goal of psychology in health care?
Why are animals used in psychological research?
Why are animals used in psychological research?
What is a challenge faced by children?
What is a challenge faced by children?
What is the focus of industrial psychology?
What is the focus of industrial psychology?
What is a benefit of psychology in health care?
What is a benefit of psychology in health care?
What is a challenge faced by the aged?
What is a challenge faced by the aged?
What is the goal of employing general principles or theories in psychology?
What is the goal of employing general principles or theories in psychology?
What does a theory serve as in psychology?
What does a theory serve as in psychology?
Why is it challenging to apply scientific methods to psychological issues?
Why is it challenging to apply scientific methods to psychological issues?
What is the role of observation in psychology?
What is the role of observation in psychology?
What is the main goal of psychological research?
What is the main goal of psychological research?
What is the role of tools such as observation, questionnaire, and psychological tests in psychology?
What is the role of tools such as observation, questionnaire, and psychological tests in psychology?
What do psychologists believe about human behavior?
What do psychologists believe about human behavior?
What do psychologists think about patterns underlying human thoughts and actions?
What do psychologists think about patterns underlying human thoughts and actions?
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
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
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.
