CHP.2 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Flashcards
what is psychology?
the study of thoughts, feelings and behaviour
what are the three processes of psychology?
gathering information, forming theories and testing those theories
what does the word psychology mean?
the study of the mind or soul
define behavioural psychology
the study of behaviour, thoughts and actions
define the psychoanalytic theory
psychiatric therapy created by Sigmund Freud in which dream interpretation, and analysis is used to explore repressed or unconscious impulses, anxieties, and internal conflicts
define cognitive psychology
the study of mental processes including perception, thinking and learning
define humanistic psychology
the study of the whole person
define biological psychology
the study of the body and mind; physical biochemical emphasis
define sociocultural psychology
study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others
what is a neuropsychologist?
someone who assesses and treats patients with brain impairments
what is a clinical psychologist?
someone who assess, diagnoses and treats psychological problems and mental illnesses
what is a counselling psychologist?
someone who helps manage stress or negative emotions in individuals or groups
what is an educational psychologist?
someone who assists people in an educational setting, including those with learning disabilities
what is a forensic psychologist?
someone who works in criminal, civil and family legal areas
what is a health psychologist?
someone who works within the health-care system to promote the prevention and treatment of illness
