psych Flashcards
(21 cards)
It is a science and profession
Psychology
Is the most powerful way to answer questions about behaviour
Scientific Observation
What are the greek roots of psychology
Psyche and Logos
Meaning of psyche
mind
Meaning of Logos
knowledge or study
Scientific study of behavior and mental processes
Psychology
Directly observable actions and responses. Private Internal activities such as thinking, dreaming, remembering and other mental events
Overt Behaviors
Highly trained professional that learn specialized skills in counseling and theraphy
Psychologist
They rely on critical thinking and information gained from scientific research
Psychologist
Where does the Psychologist have a special respect for?
Scientific Observation
What is based on gathering empirical evidence
Scientific Observation
It is the information gained from direct observation
Empirical evidence
It is systematic and intersubjective
Scientific Observation
What is the meaning of EEG?
electroencephalogram
What made the scientific study of dreaming possible?
EEG or electroencephalogram
It is a device that records the tiny electrical signals generated by the brain as a person sleeps
EEG or electroencephalogram
What are related to dreaming?
Certain shifts in brain activity and presence of rapid eye movements
Why is scientific behavior the great strength of psychology?
It answer questions about behavior
A systematic process for answering scientific questions
Research Method
What makes the study of dreaming more scientific?
EEG or brainwave
What is the reason why questions are often unanswered?
Lack of a suitable research method
