chapter 1 lecture 1

Question 1

define psychology

Answer 1

• study of behavior, thought, mental experience, i.e. emotions – not just humans, also animal
• scientific method to test hypoethesis about the nature of people or animals
• (the scientific method must ne followed)

Question 2

• study of behavior, thought, mental experience, i.e. emotions – not just humans, also animal
• scientific method to test hypoethesis about the nature of people or animals
• (the scientific method must ne followed)

Answer 2

psychology

Question 3

what is theory

Answer 3

not just opinions. Not personal belief. Theory must be something that can be scientifically proven

Question 4

theory must be _____

Answer 4

scientifically proven

Question 5

6 ways to critically approach claims made by others

Answer 5

1) Be curious
2) consider type and source of evidence
3) Consider assumptions and biases – including your own
4) Avoid emotional thinking
5) Be comforatable with uncertainty – people are complex
6) Consider alternative perspectives

Question 6

biopsychological model

Answer 6

Psychological phenomena can be understood as reflecting influences at multiple levels

• biological influences – genetics and nervous system influences
• psychological influences – an individuals behaviour patterns, perceptions and feelings
• sociocultural – onces friends, family, cultural background

Question 7

Psychological phenomena can be understood as reflecting influences at multiple levels

• biological influences – genetics and nervous system influences
• psychological influences – an individuals behaviour patterns, perceptions and feelings
• sociocultural – onces friends, family, cultural background

Answer 7

biopsychological model

Question 8

Pseudoscience

Answer 8

exploits people who dot know much about science – use big words to confuse people without having real credibility

Question 9

exploits people who dot know much about science – use big words to confuse people without having real credibility

Answer 9

Pseudoscience

Question 10

The Myth of Multitasking

Answer 10

the more you multitask the worse your brain does on a wide range of tasks
-your brain actually learns to seek out distraction, making it extra difficult to focus on what is most important

Question 11

High multitaskers

Answer 11

1) More dangerous drivers

2) Less able to form healthy social relationships and have less emotional intelligence than low multi taskers

Question 12

Emotional intelligence

Answer 12

the ability to understand ones own and others emotions an to use that knowledge to guide thinking and behaviour particularly in social situations
Therefore, emotional intelligence is an important factor that determines a persones success in social interactions, friendships, and romantic relationhips

Question 13

the ability to understand ones own and others emotions an to use that knowledge to guide thinking and behaviour particularly in social situations
Therefore, emotional intelligence is an important factor that determines a persones success in social interactions, friendships, and romantic relationhips

Answer 13

Emotional intelligence

Question 14

Dr Clifford nass’s recommendations

Answer 14

1) When you start an activity, commit to it for 20 minutes and don’t do anything else
2) When you are with people, abandon all yoir gadgets to focu on your time with them