Py-9/12: Do Now

What does the field of psychology primarily focus on?

• the study of physical health

• the study of behavior and mental processes

• the study of social interactions

• the study of environmental influences

What is the systematic, scientific study of behaviors and mental process called?

• Creative Thought

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Approaches

True or false: Mental processes include everything people can do with their mind.

• True

• False

What is an example of a mental process?

• someone's perception

• thinking

• a memory

• all of them

All of the following are examples of a behavior EXCEPT

• Thinking

• Yawning

• Stretching

• Cursing at someone

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

• True

• False

• Not sure

In the nature vs nurture debate, 'nature' refers to:

• Genetics

• The environment

• Caregiving

• Support

Which of the following has to do with your actions being because of genetics?

• nature

• nurture

Which of the following has to do with your actions being because of your environment?

• nature

• nurture

If a child develops a liking for sports because she practices playing soccer every day with her dad, it would be an evidence of 

• nature

• nurture