Chapter One - What is Pyschology?

Question 1

What is the definition of psychology?

Answer 1

A social science that uses scientific research practices to understand behaviour and mental processes in a controlled setting.

Question 2

What are the goals of psychology?

Answer 2

1. To describe behaviours and mental processes.
2. To explain why they occur.
3. To predict when they will occur.
4. To control these occurrences.

Question 3

What is critical thinking?

Answer 3

The process of thoughtfully analyzing and probing the questions, statements, and arguments of others.

Question 4

How can you practice critical thinking?

Answer 4

Be skeptical and open minded. Insist on evidence. Consider alternatives. Don’t generalize or oversimplify.

Question 5

Schools of Thought: Psychoanalysis

Answer 5

Unconscious ideas

Question 6

Schools of Thought: Biological

Answer 6

link between brain and behaviour

Question 7

Schools of Thought: Cognitive

Answer 7

how we process, store, and use information

Question 8

Schools of Thought: Humanistic-Existential

Answer 8

role of subject/personal experience

Question 9

Schools of Thought: Behavioural

Answer 9

environmental influences and conditioning

Question 10

Schools of Thought: Sociocultural

Answer 10

influence of social and cultural factors

Question 11

Schools of Thought: Biopsychosocial

Answer 11

evolutionary/genetic traits

Question 12

Schools of Thought: Positive Psychology

Answer 12

focus on health and well-being, lifestyle practices, self-determination, emotional itelligence

Question 13

What does REBT stand for?

Answer 13

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

Question 14

What is the ABC model

Answer 14

Activating Event -> Belief -> Reaction

Question 15

What are the three musts of Musterbation?

Answer 15

I must do well.
Other must treat me well.
I must get what I want.

Question 16

What is industrial organizational psychology?

Answer 16

Study of issues in the workplace.

Examples: motivation, job satisfaction, burnout, leadership, conflict, decision-making etc.

Question 17

What is the experimental method?

Answer 17

Scientific Method that works to confirm cause-and-effect relationships through independent and dependent variables.

Question 18

What are some career paths for psychology students?

Answer 18

1. Basic couselling, social services, community programs (unlicensed)
2. Registered counselling therapist, Psychologist, or Clinical Social Worker (BA, Masters, PhD)
3. Psychiatrist (MD)

Question 19

What are the three pillars of mental health in the workplace?

Answer 19

Prevention
Intervention
Accommodation