Chapter 1- Introduction To Psychology Flashcards
What is the difference between behaviour and mental process
Behaviour is any observable action made by a living person.
Eg. Walking and talking
Mental process is a persons thoughts and feelings that are personal and cannot be directly observed.
Eg. Emotions and mood
What is the difference between psychiatrist and psychologist
Psychiatrist is a qualified medical doctorate can preform medical procedures.
Specialises in diagnosing, treating and preventing mental illnesses and emotional problems
13 years of study
Psychologist is not a qualified medical doctor.
Specialises in counselling of mental illnesses and emotional problems
6years of study
Who are the earliest origins of contemporary psychology
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
What did Wilhelm Wundt study?
What was his focus of study, method of study and theories
Structuralism.
Studying the conscious of the mind through introspection (method of study).
His theory was breaking down consciousness into parts. (Theory)
What did William James study?
What was his focus of study, method of study and theories
Functionalism.
Studying the conscience mind.
His method of study was having participants report what was occurring in their conscience.
His theory was studying consciousness as a WHOLE so we can function effectively in daily life.
What did John B. Watson study?
What was his focus of study, method of study and theories
Behaviourism.
Studying the observable behaviour.
His method of study was laboratory experiments.
His theory was how behaviourism is learnt and moulded through punishments and rewards
What is a sports and exercise psychologist
Helps athletes to develop mental skills to achieve peak performance
Community psychologist
Works with individuals, community groups and organisations to help improve health and welfare of people in the community
Biological psychologist
Focuses of bodily structures, systems and activities associated with behaviour and mental processes
Forensic psychologist
Works with people in the legal and criminal justice setting
Organisational psychologist
Helps people in the workplace
Educatonal and developmental psychologist
Help people with issues that affect learning or life changes
Counselling psychologist
Helps people deal with all kinds of personal and relationship problems
Clinical neuropsychologist
Helps rehabilitate people with problems arising from brain damage
Personality psychologist
Focuses on people’s ways of thinking, feeling and behaving
