Psychology Basics

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What is the definition of psychology?

  • The study of behavior
  • The scientific study of mental processes
  • Mental processes and behavior
  • The study of human feelings (correct)

Why is psychology considered a science?

  • Because it is a field of study
  • Because it involves the study of human behavior
  • Because it uses a systematic method (correct)
  • Because it is a study of mental processes

Who is known as the father of psychology?

  • John Dewey
  • William Wundt (correct)
  • Abraham Maslow
  • John Locke

Where was the first laboratory of psychology established?

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What is the first approach to research about psychology?

<p>Cognitive approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many psychological approaches are there?

<p>6 approaches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the father of psychoanalysis?

<p>Sigmund Freud (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of behavior?

<p>Everything people do (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the father of needs in psychology?

<p>Maslow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of psychology in everyday life?

<p>To help people live together better (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct number of senses recognized by psychologists?

<p>5 senses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the visual sense?

<p>Collecting information refers to color, size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct definition of sensation?

<p>Collecting information from the world (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the eye is responsible for making people blind if damaged?

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What is the correct definition of perception?

<p>The brain's process of giving meaning to information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sense is responsible for processing information related to smell and taste?

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Study Notes

Definition of Psychology

  • Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
  • Behavior refers to everything people do, and can be directly observed.
  • Mental processes include thought, feeling, and motive.

Founding of Psychology

  • Wilhelm Wundt is considered the father of psychology.
  • He developed the first laboratory of psychology in the world in 1879.
  • The laboratory was located in Germany.

Approaches to Research in Psychology

  • There are 6 approaches to research in psychology.
  • The 1st approach is cognitive, focusing on mental processes such as thought and perception.
  • The 2nd approach is psychoanalytic, focusing on the role of the unconscious mind in behavior.
  • The 3rd approach is neurobiological, focusing on the role of the brain and nervous system in behavior.
  • The 4th approach is humanistic, focusing on personal growth and self-actualization.
  • The 5th approach is behavioral, focusing on observable behavior.
  • The 6th approach is sociocultural, focusing on the role of social and cultural factors in behavior.

Key Figures in Psychology

  • Sigmund Freud is the father of psychoanalysis.
  • Abraham Maslow is known for his work on human needs and motivation.

Career and Application of Psychology

  • Psychology is a career that involves using knowledge of psychology in a job or profession.
  • Psychologists can work in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and communities.
  • Psychology is important because it helps people solve problems, live together better, and understand themselves.

Senses and Perception

  • There are 5 senses: visual, auditory, smell, taste, and touch.
  • The sixth sense refers to thinking or cognitive processes.
  • Sensation is the process of collecting information from the world through the senses.
  • Perception is the process of giving meaning to sensory information through the brain's processing.

The Eye and Vision

  • The eye has several parts, including the iris, lens, and retina.
  • The retina is responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain.
  • Damage to the retina can cause blindness.

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