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What is the primary focus of psychologists when studying behavior?
What is the primary focus of psychologists when studying behavior?
Which statement best reflects psychology's dual nature as a science?
Which statement best reflects psychology's dual nature as a science?
What significant development occurred in psychology in 1879?
What significant development occurred in psychology in 1879?
How do psychologists minimize biases in their studies?
How do psychologists minimize biases in their studies?
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In what way is psychology categorized as a social science?
In what way is psychology categorized as a social science?
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What aspect of study distinguishes one stream of psychology from another?
What aspect of study distinguishes one stream of psychology from another?
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What does self-reflection help psychologists achieve in their understanding of behavior?
What does self-reflection help psychologists achieve in their understanding of behavior?
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How does psychology relate to both social and natural sciences?
How does psychology relate to both social and natural sciences?
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Study Notes
Psychology as a Discipline
- Psychologists study behavior as an association between stimulus (S) and response (R).
- Stimuli can be internal or external.
Psychology as a Discipline
- Psychology studies behavior, experience, and mental processes.
- It aims to understand how the mind works and how these processes influence behaviors.
- Researchers try to minimize personal biases in observations.
Psychology as a Natural Science
- Psychology's roots are in philosophy, but it has developed scientific methods.
- Psychology emphasizes objectivity in its study of phenomena.
- Consensus on concepts' definitions is needed for objectivity in study.
Psychology as a Social Science
- Psychology is recognized as a social science due to its focus on human behavior in socio-cultural contexts.
- Humans are influenced by and shape their socio-cultural contexts.
- Psychology as a social science studies humans as social beings.
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Explore the multifaceted nature of psychology as both a natural and social science. This quiz covers the study of behavior, mental processes, and the importance of objectivity and socio-cultural contexts in psychology. Test your understanding of how psychology shapes our perception of human behavior.
