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What does psychology study?
What is self-concept primarily concerned with?
Which term describes relatively stable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions in individuals?
What is the definition of intelligence according to the content?
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Which of the following best describes emotions?
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What does motivation refer to?
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What are individual differences?
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What is defined as the conflict arising from several strong motives that cannot be solved together?
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How is psychology characterized as a science?
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What is the concept of self in psychology?
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Study Notes
Psychology Definition
- Psychology is the scientific study of mental states, processes, and behavior in humans and animals.
Psychology as a Science
- Experiments are conducted with controlled variables, allowing for replications.
- Data is collected systematically and quantified for analyzing the order of events.
- Qualitative approaches are gaining importance.
- Research findings help develop theories that predict behavior.
- Theories sometimes guide research endeavors.
Self and Self Concept
- Self refers to the individual as a whole, encompassing characteristics, attributes, mentality, and consciousness.
- Self-concept is the overarching idea individuals have about themselves, including physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and other defining aspects.
Personality
- Personality is the set of traits and patterns of thought, behavior, and feelings that make someone unique.
- Personality traits are relatively stable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions that differentiate individuals.
Individual Differences
- Individual differences refer to enduring psychological characteristics that distinguish people, defining each person's individuality.
Emotions
- Emotions are conscious mental reactions experienced as strong feelings directed towards an object, often accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body.
Intelligence
- Intelligence is the ability to learn from and adapt to novel situations, using that knowledge to achieve desired outcomes.
Motivation
- Motivation is the desire to act towards a goal.
- It is a driving force behind human and animal behavior.
Conflict
- Conflict arises when two or more strong motives cannot be fulfilled simultaneously.
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This quiz explores fundamental concepts in psychology, including definitions, the scientific approach to psychology, and the notions of self and personality. Test your understanding of how psychology studies mental states and behavior, as well as the characteristics that define individual self-concept and personality traits.
