What is psychology- week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Psychology is a science that studies 3 things, what are they?
A
Behaviour, mental and physiological processes.
2
Q
What is the definition of behaviour in psych? Ex.
A
Actions and reactions that are observable.
Middle finger
3
Q
What is the definition of mental processes in psych? Ex
A
The internal activity of the mind that is non-observable.
Mental math
4
Q
What is the definition of physiological processes in psych? Ex
A
The activities of our body that make behaviour and mental processes possible.
Pulse goes up when nervous
5
Q
What are the 4 goals of psych?
A
- explain
- describe
- predict
- control/change
6
Q
name and give a short description of the 3 types of psychologists.
A
1- clinical: diagnose and treat
2- academic: teach and research
3- applied: tackle real world problems
