Intro to Psychology

Psychology refers to _______________.

• controlling behavior and thoughts

• the study of the mind and behavior

• the study of evolutionary theories

• the ability to predict the future

The word PSYCHOLOGY comes from the Greek word “psyche,” which means ALL of the following EXCEPT...

• breath

• soul

• mind

• psychic

In the word PSYCHOLOGY, “-ology” refers to _______.

• the study of something

• a person's best guess

• irrational theories

• medicine

Psychologists and psychiatrists use a reference manual known as the ________________ (DSM) to diagnose mental and emotional disorders.

• Dispense and Suggest Medicine

• Dream and Sensory Manual

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

• Doctor and Surgical Medicine

The national collection of researchers and professionals who educate others about psychology and review research is known as the _________.

• American Psychological Association

• Therapist Collective

• World Psychology Conference

• Psychedelics

TRUE or FALSE: One difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist is that a psychiatrist has a medical degree.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Another difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist is that only a psychologist can prescribe medication.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The focus of a psychologist is to ________ and provide therapy treatment to clients.

• teach college courses on Psychology

• research the brain and behavior

• regulate the dose of medications

• write reports and conduct assessments

Class info: before the Zoom meeting, students should log into Google Classroom and complete the Instructional Loom and _______.

• complete the Daily Check-In

• complete the Padlet discussion

• get coffee

• take a nap

(Class Info) TRUE or FALSE: a student is ONLY counted present if they attend the Zoom meeting.

• TRUE

• FALSE