🩵 Chapter 1: Science of Psychology Flashcards
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Psychology
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scientific study of behavior and mental processes
2
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Behavior
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external, what you can see
2
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Mental Procceses
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internal subjective experience, must infer
3
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Example of Mental Processes
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thoughts, feelings, motives
4
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Psychologist
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PhD or PsyD, not all trained in therapy
5
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Psychiatrist
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MD or DO, med school, then specialize
6
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How are psychiatrists and psychologists similar?
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both can do therapy, teach, and research
7
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How are psychiatrists and psychologists different?
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- Psychiatrists can provide medication
- Psychologists focus on therapy
