SSF1023 - Contemporary Psychology

Psychology is defined as:

• the study of behavior and mental processes

• the study of behavior

• the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

• the science of behavior and consequences

All statements relate to the concept of psychology EXCEPT...

• The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, group, or activity.

• Assessing and providing medication to best address the patient's symptoms.

• A summary of a person's characteristics including how they think, feel or behave.

• The scientific study of mental processes and behavior.

What makes the Psychologist different from the Psychiatrist?

• Provide talk therapy.

• Offer psychological testing and evaluation.

• Cannot prescribe medications.

• Diagnosing and treating mental illness.

What makes psychology a science?

• Many psychologists have earned advanced college degrees.

• The methods psychologists use to ask and answer questions.

• Psychologists may study the brain.

• Psychologists focus on studying behavior and mental processes.

A medical doctor who specializes in treating psychological problems is a..

• health psychologist

• psychiatrist

• research psychologist

• developmental psychologist

James is struggling to balance his school, home, and social lives.  What type of psychologist would he go to for help?

• Human Factors

• Cognitive

• Clinical

• Counseling

Which type of psychologist would most likely study a subject group from kindergarten to adulthood?

• Developmental

• Human-Factors

• Clinical

• Neuro

Which sub-field in Psychology, is most concerned with studying behavior in the workplace and how to keep workers productive and happy?

• Clinical

• Industrial

• Social

• School

Which of the following is NOT an example of a cognitive process?

• walking

• thoughts

• memories

• perceptions

The specialist most likely to have a medical degree is a(n) 

• Developmental psychologist

• Biological psychologist

• Clinical psychologist

• Psychiatrist