Psychology…Chapter 1 Notes Definition of psychology: Psychology: the science of behavior and mental processes Science: approach to knowledge based on systematic observation Behavior: directly observable and measurable human actions Mental processes: private psychological activities that include thinking‚ perceiving‚ and feeling Theories: tentative explanation of facts and relationship in sciences 4 goals of psychology: 1. Describe: the information gathered through specific research
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today‚ psychology has surely developed. Technological advancements as well as new ideas and ways of thinking about the subject helped to reform what psychology is today. Rather than completely changing‚ psychology has actually built up more and more through the decades. New branches were added to the field as those who studied it made new breakthroughs. Over the years many scientists and psychologists have contributed to the transformation of psychology. Up until the 1920’s‚ psychology was defined
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IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOLOGY. Psychology is a theoretical‚ educational and applied science connecting scientific study of mental operations and behavior or performance. A teacher needs psychology to study behavior and mental process of learners. Psychology contributes to a better understanding of the aims of education by defining them‚ making them clearer; by limiting them‚ showing us what can be done and what cannot be done and by suggesting new features that should be made parts of them. Psychology makes
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What is Cognitive Psychology What is Cognitive Psychology The branch of psychology that studies the cerebral processes of the mind‚ such as thinking‚ remembering‚ perceiving‚ problem solving‚ and language is cognitive psychology. This consists of mental representations and using theoretical ideas to find connection among brain functions and structures. Cognitive psychology became popular during the regression of behaviorism and the use of technology and neuroscience. Its core focus is on information;
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2.Personality psychology shares with clinical psychology A) an emphasis on mental health and the treatment of psychological problems. *B) a common obligation to try to understand the whole person. C) a requirement that both personality psychologists and clinical psychologists be licensed. D) the fact that both personality psychologists and clinical psychologists are usually in private practice rather than universities. 3.Personality psychology and clinical psychology overlap most often
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Social Psychology Most people are sociable as this is an innate and harmless characteristic of the human species. Sociable people enjoy sharing their personal space with others. They welcome stimulating interaction such as friendship‚ entertaining‚ and conversation. Society is so engrossed in people’s social lives that reality television shows‚ regardless of the focus‚ are the new norm. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines sociable as “inclined by nature to companionship with others
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Malinda S. Kline March 13‚ 2013 Module 1: Assignment 3 PSY:101 General Psychology A03 KlineM_W1_A3.doc Instructor Angela Snelling Areas of Specialization |Number |Subjects of study in |Areas of specialization in |Definition and key points of this specialization (be|Rationale (reason why you matched |Possible research method of | | |psychology |psychology (match with below |sure to use professional sources) |this
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Careers in Psychology Kelsey Reed BEH/225 Ainsley Hendricks January 25‚ 2014 We see a doctor when we are feeling ill and go to the hospital for emergency care or surgery. But what about our emotional and mental health? We would see a psychologist but that type of psychologist would we see because each of us suffer from emotional or mental health differently. Some of us are lucky we have minor problems and some of need extra help. Psychology is the best method to use to treat psychological problems
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Vocabulary Psychology- the science of the mind or of mental states and processes Structuralism- a sociological theory based on the premise that society comes before individuals Gestalt Psychology- a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurationally properties Functionalism- a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process is useful to an organism in adapting to the environment Psychoanalytic perspective- is a body of ideas developed by Austrian physician
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Psychology and Nursing Keanan Brown Psychology DeNaeyer Psychology plays a part (whether it be big or small) in every single industry. It has become very important to study the human mind for the better outcome of operations carried out on a daily basis. Nursing and psychology are in some aspects polar opposites‚ but in the same sense they are interconnected. The main focus in nursing is helping individuals overcome/deal with minor to severe illnesses‚ while psychologists focus almost
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