physchology 14.9.22

Question 1

What is psychology and behaviour?

Answer 1

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour.
Behaviour is every measurable internal and external activity a living thing does.

Question 2

What major areas do psychologists work in?

Answer 2

-The laboratory and natural settings.
-Mental facilities and community centers.
-Schools and learning centers.
-The workforce and companies.
-Counseling

Question 3

Who are the key figures of psychology and what did they offer?

Answer 3

-William James: wanted to understand the differences between individuals
-Wilhem Wundt: studied the conscious mind and used a method introspection: looking inside oneself and describing what’s going on.
-John B. Watson: believed behaviour is the main subject not the mind. He came up with the behaviourism theory.
-Sigmund Frued: focused on how the unconscious mind affects the development of someones personally. He was founder of psychologists.

Question 4

What are the 7 approaches?

Answer 4

behavioural,cognitive, psychodynamic, evolutionary, biological, humanistic, sociocultural

Question 5

What do psychologists determine to be the most accurate view or definition of the mind?

Answer 5

The mind is what the brain does.