Psychosocial Concepts in Psychology

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What does the term 'psychosocial' primarily encompass?

  • Relationships and emotional intelligence
  • Psychological aspects and social connections (correct)
  • Emotional well-being and social interactions
  • Cognitive processes and observable behavior

Which psychological domain pertains to people's emotions and feelings?

  • Cognition
  • Self-awareness
  • Behavior
  • Affective (correct)

What best describes intimacy in relationships?

  • A bond based on common interests
  • A superficial encounter with no emotional investment
  • A deep emotional connection characterized by trust (correct)
  • A casual friendship with limited interaction

In the context of psychosocial wellness, what is objective well-being?

<p>Measurable external conditions of life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does subjective well-being focus on?

<p>A person's internal experiences and happiness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a psychological domain mentioned?

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What is a key objective of understanding psychosocial aspects in gender and sexuality?

<p>Promoting individual wellbeing and social awareness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can self-awareness contribute to psychosocial wellness?

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Study Notes

Psychosocial Definition

  • Describes a combination of psychological and social factors.
  • Psychological refers to mental processes and behavior.
  • Social refers to human relationships, connection, and interaction.

Psychology

  • A field of science that studies how people think and feel.
  • Investigates the interaction between thoughts and feelings, which results in behavior.

Three Primary Psychological Domains

  • Affective: Concerns emotions and feelings.
  • Behavior: Concerns actions, both observable and unobservable.
  • Cognition: Concerns thought processes like memory, perception, and information processing.

Self/Other-Awareness

  • Being aware of ourselves as gendered beings in relation to others.

Intimacy and Relationship

  • Intimacy: Refers to a deep emotional connection marked by closeness, trust, and vulnerability.
  • Relationship: Refers to the bond or connection between two or more people.

Well-being: A Psychosocial Goal

  • The ultimate goal of understanding the psychosocial aspects of our experiences is well-being.
  • Objective well-being: Refers to measurable, external conditions of a person's life.
  • Subjective well-being: Focuses on internal experiences, emotions, and self-perceived happiness.

Dimensions of Well-being

  • Multiple aspects contribute to well-being.

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