core areas of psychology Flashcards

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what are the 4 goals of psychology?

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to describe, explain, predict and modify behaviour

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what is psychology?

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the scientific study of human behaviour and internal mental processes

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what are the 2 types of psychology?

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experimental and applied

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what is experimental psychology?

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researchers and academics

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what is applied psychology?

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psychology is used to find solutions for clients

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what is the biological approach to psychology?

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behavioural genetics, neuroscience, biological basis of behaviour, typical/atypical neuropsychology

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what is the cognitive approach to psychology?

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attention, perception, learning, memory, information processing

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what is the social approach to psychology?

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pro/anti social behaviour, interpersonal relationships, social cognition, compliance, conformity

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what is the developmental approach to psychology?

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typical/atypical development, cognitive/cultural development, ageing, social relations/attachment

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what is the individual differences approach to psychology?

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intelligence, how personality affects behaviour, psychometrics

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what are the conceptual and historical issues of psychology?

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study of psychology as a science, political/ethical issues, historical paradigms

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why is psychology not an exact science?

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data obtained is objective, can’t quantify phenomenon objectively, bias present, psychological impact inferred=subjectivity

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what is the issues with bias in psychology?

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confirmation bias finds evidence to confirm beliefs, Kruger-Dunning bias overestimates ones abilities at a given task

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how is psychology a science?

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understands causes to predict behaviour, experiments use scientific methods for accurate data

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what are the ethical principles within psychology?

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consent, anonymity, right to withdraw, deception, debrief, protection from harm, confidentiality

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