Psychosocial Concepts in Psychology

What does the term 'psychosocial' primarily encompass?

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

What best describes intimacy in relationships?

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

What aspect does subjective well-being focus on?

Which of the following is NOT a psychological domain mentioned?

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

How can self-awareness contribute to psychosocial wellness?

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.

This quiz explores fundamental psychosocial concepts including the definitions of affective, behavioral, and cognitive domains. It delves into self/other-awareness as well as intimacy and relationships as integral parts of well-being. Test your understanding of these interrelated ideas in psychological science.