Ch1: The Science of Psychology

Question 1

Where does the word Psychology derived from?

Answer 1

Two Greek words “psyche” and “logos”

Question 2

What is the meaning of “psyche” and “logos”?

Answer 2

psyche- “breath, soul, and mind”

logos- “study of” or “research”

Question 3

What is the meaning of Psychology?

Answer 3

the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Question 4

What is Behavior?

Answer 4

Behavior is any overt reaction and activity that is made by a human or an animal.

Question 5

What is Mental Processes?

Answer 5

It refers to all the internal, or covert activity of our minds

Question 6

Psychology’s Goals

Answer 6

To describe, explain, predict and control

Question 7

2 Types of Research that Psychologist consider

Answer 7

1. Basic/Pure Research

2. Applied Research

Question 8

What is Basic/Pure Research?

Answer 8

1. It is a research that is undertaken when the researcher is interested in the research topic.
2. It has no immediate application to personal and social problems.

Question 9

What is Applied Research?

Answer 9

Designed to find solutions to specific personal and social problems.

Question 10

Fields of Psychology

Answer 10

Applied Psychologist, Academic Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist