Week 1: What is Psych Flashcards
(20 cards)
Psychology is…
(M+B+R)
…study of mind, behaviour and relationship between them.
Goals of Psychology
D+E+P+Ch
Describe-
Explain-
Predict-
Change-
-behaviours
Psychological Phenomena categorised as:
MP + B
Mental Processes (subjective)
Behaviours (observable)
Psychology as Science:
5 Norms + Explanation:
U+C+D+OS+N
- Universalism
-different researchers should universally reach same conclusions - Communalism
-information should be shared publicly - Disinterestedness
-scientists set aside personal beliefs - Organised Skepticism
-subject to peer review and replication - Novelty
-contributes to knowledge, not just repetition
Converging Evidence:
Science knowledge is c___________.
Science knowledge p______/d______ over time
Science experiments s_________ or e__________ theories.
Science knowledge is cumulative
Science knowledge progresses/develops over time
Science experiments support or eliminate theories
Scientist-Practitioner Model
Science/Research and Practice should inform each other.
Subfields of Psychology:
BCCCDEEFHOPSS
Biological
Cognitive
Clinical
Community
Developmental
Educational
Environmental
Forensic
Health
Organisational
Personality
Social
Sports/Exercise
Biological Psych
How psychology affects body (heart rate, sweating, hormones, brain activity etc.)
Cognitive Psych
Memory, Intelligence, Creativity, Sensory, Attention
Developmental Psych
Changes in mental processes from birth to elderly and impacts of parenting/childhood
eg. attachment theory
Personality Psych
Big 5 Inventory:
Agreeableness
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Neuroticism
Openness to Experience
+
Dark Triad:
Narcissism
Psychopathy
Machiavellianism
Clinical Psych
Mental Disorders: DSM5
eg. autism, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc.
Social Psych
Conformity
Obedience
Prejudice and Stereotypes
Groups
Educational Psych
Learning
Programs and Curriculum
Teacher Training
Motivation and Achievement
Organisational Psych
Leadership
Employee Selection
Stress and Burn Out
Cooperation and Motivation
Forensic Psych
Psychology and Law/Justice
Community Psych
Using social, cultural, economic, political, environmental influences to promote change
Health Psych
Health promotion, lifestyle change, exercise, healthy eating, sleep, managing illness, death, dying
Environmental Psych
Individual and their physical environment, study of environment impact on experience and behaviour
Sport/Exercise Psych
Performance, mental preparation, teamwork, and wellbeing of athletes
