Chp1: Sci of Behaviour Flashcards
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Psychology
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The scientific study of behaviour and the mind
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Behaviour
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actions and responses we can directly observe
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Mind
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internal processes such as thoughts & feelings
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Basic Research
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The quest for knowledge purely for its own sake
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Applied Research
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Designed to solve specific practical problems
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Levels of Analysis (3)
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Behaviour and its causes can be examined at biological, psychological, environmental level
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biological level (2)
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brain processes & genetic influence
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psychological level (3)
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our thoughts, feelings and motives
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environmental level (2)
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past/current physical & social environments to which we’ve been exposed
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Name 3 subfields of psychology
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Clinical Cognitive Biopsychology/Neuroscience Developmental Experimental Industrial Organization (I/O) Personality Social
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Empirical evidence
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evidence gained through experience and observation
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What are the 4 primary goals of psychology?
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- To describe how people and other animals behave.
- To explain and understand the causes of these behaviours.
- To predict how people and animals will behave under certain conditions.
- To influence or control behaviour through knowledge and control of its causes to enhance human welfare.
