Chapter 1: The science of Psychology Flashcards
What is Psychology?
Is the suited of mental activity and behaviour
What is the job a psychologist?
Tries to understand and precept behaviour
What si psychological science?
Is the study of the mind, the brain, and behaviour through research
Behaviour
Describes the observable actions of people and animals
What concepts do psychologists try to understand?
Normal and abnormal metal activity
The biological basis of mental activity
How people change over time
How people vary in response to certain circumstances
How people learn healthy and unhealthy behaviour
What is critical thinking
The systematic interrogation and evaluation of information with the help of sound evidence
What are the common thinking errors?
Ignoring evidence (confirmation bias)
Seeing connections that do not exist
Accepting after the fact explanations
Mental heuristics