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1. Introduction to Psychology Flashcards

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It is the scientific study of mind and behavior

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Psychology

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Uses existing research to enhance the everyday life of others

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Psychologists Practicioners

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Uses scientific methods to create new knowledge

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Research Psychologist

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is a mental health professional who studies human behavior and mental processes. They assess, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, etc.

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Psychologists

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is a specialist in psychological measurement. They administer, score, and interpret psychological tests but do not diagnose or provide therapy. Their work supports psychologists and researchers.

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Psychometrician

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provides guidance and support to people facing personal, academic, social, or career challenges. Unlike psychologists, counselors focus more on helping people cope with everyday issues rather than diagnosing mental disorders.

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Counselor

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This includes the process of collecting and organizing data and drawing conclusions about those data.

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Empirical Methods

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It is a set of assumptions, rules, and procedures that scientists use to conduct a empirical research.

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Scientific Method

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Objective statements determined to be accurate through empirical studies

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Facts

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10
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This is tied to biological influences such as genes neurons, neurotransmitters, and hormones

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Lower Levels of Explanation

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This is related to social groups, organizations, and cultures

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Highest Levels of Explanation

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12
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Refers to the abilities and characteristics of individual people

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Middle Levels of Explanation

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Aims of Psychology

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Describe behavior
Explain or give reason
Identifying reasons to predict behavior
Change Behavior or control behavior

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14
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Biological Influences

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Lower Levels

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15
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Abilities and Characteristics

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Middle Levels

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