core areas of psychology Flashcards
what are the 4 goals of psychology?
to describe, explain, predict and modify behaviour
what is psychology?
the scientific study of human behaviour and internal mental processes
what are the 2 types of psychology?
experimental and applied
what is experimental psychology?
researchers and academics
what is applied psychology?
psychology is used to find solutions for clients
what is the biological approach to psychology?
behavioural genetics, neuroscience, biological basis of behaviour, typical/atypical neuropsychology
what is the cognitive approach to psychology?
attention, perception, learning, memory, information processing
what is the social approach to psychology?
pro/anti social behaviour, interpersonal relationships, social cognition, compliance, conformity
what is the developmental approach to psychology?
typical/atypical development, cognitive/cultural development, ageing, social relations/attachment
what is the individual differences approach to psychology?
intelligence, how personality affects behaviour, psychometrics
what are the conceptual and historical issues of psychology?
study of psychology as a science, political/ethical issues, historical paradigms
why is psychology not an exact science?
data obtained is objective, can’t quantify phenomenon objectively, bias present, psychological impact inferred=subjectivity
what is the issues with bias in psychology?
confirmation bias finds evidence to confirm beliefs, Kruger-Dunning bias overestimates ones abilities at a given task
how is psychology a science?
understands causes to predict behaviour, experiments use scientific methods for accurate data
what are the ethical principles within psychology?
consent, anonymity, right to withdraw, deception, debrief, protection from harm, confidentiality
