Psych 101 Ch.1

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Type in one to four words that describes what a psychologist does.

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes in both humans and animals 

Behavior: Any Observable Action

Mental Processes: Individual thoughts and feelings, cannot be directly observed

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​Psychology touches every aspect of our lives.  As we work, play, study and simply interact every day, we are experiencing countless psychological phenomena.  Our brains and bodies react to information and situations –sometimes in predictable (but often unpredictable) ways.  People watching in an airport or a store – fascinates me!  Psychology helps you understand people – including yourself better.  Much of what you learn you will be able to apply to your life.

​Why Study Psychology?

Poll

Is intelligence nature or nurture?

• nature

• nurture

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Is alcoholism nature or nurture?

• nature

• nurture

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Is body size nature or nurture?

• nature

• nurture

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Is body size nature or nurture?

• nature

• nurture

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Is cancer nature or nurture?

• nature

• nurture

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Is snature or nurture?

• nature

• nurture

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Is artistic or music abilities nature or nurture?

• nature

• nurture

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Is temper-aggressive behavior nature or nurture?

• nature

• nurture

Multiple Choice

Which perspective would be most useful when explaining how people from different countries express anger?

• Psychodynamic

• Social-cultural

• Behavioral

• Biological

Multiple Choice

Which of the following kinds of psychologists would most likely explore how we process and remember information?

• Behavioral

• Developmental

• Social

• Cognitive

Multiple Choice

According to the behaviorist perspective, psychological science should be rooted in what?

• Introspection

• Observation

• Cultural Influences

• Basic Needs

Multiple Choice

Which school of psychology focused on the adaptive nature of thinking and how our consciousness evolves to meet our needs?

• Functionalist

• Structuralist

• Behavioral

• Humanistic

Multiple Choice

Self-reflective introspection about the elements of experience best describes a technique used by which school of psychology?

• Structuralists

• Darwinists

• Behaviorists

• Psychiatrists

Multiple Choice

The science of behavior and mental processes is the definition of which field of study?

• Psychology

• Philosophy

• Basic Research

• Cognitive neuroscience

Multiple Choice

He established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig in Germany.

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• William James

• G. Stanley Hall

Multiple Choice

The study of the importance of satisfying love and acceptance needs best describes which school of psychology?

• Humanistic

• Behavioral

• Psychodynamic

• Functionalist

Multiple Choice

Who was the psychologist that developed psychoanalytic therapy?

• Wundt

• Freud

• James

• Dix

Match

Match the following

• How individuals interact and relate with others and how such interactions can affect behavior.

  -Prejudice

  -Attraction

  -Interpersonal conflicts

  -Obedience

• Focuses on diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and problematic patterns of behavior.

• Focus on psychological aspects regarding sports and physical performance.

  Study includes motivation, performance related anxiety, and general mental well being. 

• Branch of psychology dealing with justice system.

  Tasks include assessment of individuals' mental competency to stand in trial, sentencing and treatment suggestions, and advisement regarding eyewitness testimonies.

  This field of psychology requires a strong understanding of the legal system. 

• Focuses on behaviors and thought patterns that are unique to each individual.

  Studies in this field include conscious and unconscious thinking and identifying personality traits. 

Social psychology

Clinical Psychology

SPORTS & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Personality Psychology

• Social psychology

• Clinical Psychology

• SPORTS & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

• FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

• Personality Psychology