Introduction to Psychology

Psychology came for a _______ word " psyche" which means human soul, mind or spirit.

• Latin

• Greek

• Mandarin

• French

Psychology is the study of the mental processes and human behavior.

• True

• False

Since Psychology is the study of mental processes and human behavior which statement is true?

• It is the study of the mind and soul.

• It is the study of human and animals.

• It is the study of everything.

• It is the study of behavior only.

Psychology has 4 specific goals in understanding mental processes and human behavior. Which one does not belong?

• describe

• explain

• use

• predict

• control

Psychiatrists are medical doctors, psychologists have a postgraduate Psychology Degree. Psychiatrists prescribe medication, psychologists can give therapy talks.

• True

• False

• Not sure

If Psychiatry is to Psychiatrist, therefore Psychology is to (a)  

____ is a branch of psychology

focusing on both individual and societal well-being with a goal on making people happier.

• Abnormal Psychology

• Social Psychology

• Personality Psychology

• Positive Psychology

Like clinical psychology, this branch is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health issues. What branch of of psychology is it?

• Health Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Counseling Psychology

• Behavioral Psychology

This branch of psychology seeks to identify, understand, and treat behavioral, thought, and emotional patterns that are considered abnormal and maladaptive.

• Personality Psychology

• Abnormal Psychology

• Forensic Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

This area of psychology is devoted to studying both similarities and differences in cultures all over the world.

• Sports Psychology

• Cross-Cultural Psychology

• Educational Psychology

• Environmental Psychology