week 1

Question 1

What is Psychology?

Answer 1

Psychology = Explain, predict and modify behaviour.

“The study of mind and behaviour that seeks to understand how we think, learn, perceive, feel, act, interact with others, and even understand ourselves” (Sternberg, 1995).

Question 2

Is Psychology a science?

Answer 2

Yes, Psychology is a science that investigates the natural and social world using systematic and empirical methodologies.

Question 3

What did Milgram’s obedience study reveal?

Answer 3

It revealed that obedience to authority is almost ingrained in us all from the way we are brought up.

Question 4

What did Zimbardo’s prison experiment reveal?

Answer 4

It revealed how people readily conform to social roles they are expected to play, especially if they are strongly stereotyped.

Question 5

What did Watson’s little Albert experiment prove?

Answer 5

It proved that classical conditioning is possible in humans too.

Question 6

What did Asch’s conformity study reveal?

Answer 6

It revealed that nearly 75% of the participants conformed with the rest of the group at least one time.

Question 7

What roles can psychologists undertake?

Answer 7

Psychologists can engage in research, teaching, and consulting.

Question 8

What are the divisions of Psychology?

Answer 8

The divisions include Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Educational and Child Psychology, Health Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Sport & Exercise Psychology.

Question 9

What is Sport Psychology?

Answer 9

It is the scientific study of people and their behaviour in sport and exercise activities, and the practical application of that knowledge.

“Sport psychology is a science in which the principles of psychology are applied in a sport or exercise setting” (Cox, 2012, p. 5).

Question 10

What are the aims of Sport Psychology?

Answer 10

1. To understand how psychological factors affect an individual’s physical performance.
2. To understand how participation in sport and exercise affects a person’s psychological development, health, and well-being.

Question 11

What was the focus of Coleman Griffith’s work?

Answer 11

He emphasized practical application in sport psychology.

Question 12

What is the pathway to a career in Sport Psychology?

Answer 12

Education + Accreditation/Training.

Question 13

What are some characteristics of working in Sport Psychology?

Answer 13

It involves evidence-based scientific interventions, working odd hours, no fixed schedule, and dealing with spontaneous situations.