Chapter 1 Flashcards
Psychology
The scientific study of thought and behavior.
True Or False? Psychology is all about curing mental illness.
False: Psychologists not only diagnose and treat mental illness but also test hypotheses using the scientific method. Psychology is both a practice and a science.
Psychology is best defined as the scientific study of
a. human behavior
b. mental illness
c. neuroses
d. human thought and behavior
d. human thought and behavior
as a field, psychology is
a. a social science
b. the practice of diagnosing and treating mental illness.
c. a biological science
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
How does psychology differ from the related field of sociology?
a. psychology studies systems; sociology studies cultures.
b. Psychology studies culture; sociology studies people.
c. psychology studies individuals; sociology studies groups
d. psychology studies groups and cultures; sociology studies human behavior
c. psychology studies individuals; sociology studies groups
Cognitive psychology
The study of how people perceive, remember, think, speak, and solve problems.
Developmental psychology
The study of how thought and behavior change and remain stable across the life span.
Behavioral neuroscience
The study of the links among brain, mind, and behavior.
Biological psychology
The study of the relationship between bodily systems and chemicals and how they influence thought and behavior.
Personality psychology
The study of what makes people unique and the consistencies in peoples behaviors across time and situations.
Social psychology
The study of how living among others influences thought, feeling, and behavior.
Clinical psychology
The diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and the promotion of psychological health.
True or false? Psychology is made up of many different subfields.
True: Psychology has many subfields and is not just one overall discipline. Each subfield examines an important component of thought and behavior, such as cognition, personality, or social influence.
Health Psychology
The study of the role psychological factors play in regard to health and illness.
Educational Psychology
The study of how students learn, the effectiveness of particular teaching techniques, the social psychology of schools, and the psychology of teaching.
Industrial/organized (I/O) psychology
The application of psychological concepts and questions to work settings.
Sports psychology
The study of psychological factors in sports and exercise.
Forensic Psychology
The field blends psychology, law, and criminal justice.
What sub discipline of psychology examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors change over the life span?
a. Development psychology
b. cognitive psychology
c. personality psychology
d. educational psychology
a. development psychology
A psychologist has conducted a series of studies on which part of the brain is most active during a memory task. She is probably
a. a developmental psychologist
b. a behavioral neuroscientist
c. a cognitive psychologist
d. an industrial/organizational psychologist
b. A behavioral neuroscientist