Intoductory To Psychology Flashcards
What is psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
What does a clinical psychologist do?
Focuses on people with mental disorders or behavioural disorders.
What does a counselling psychologist do?
Deals with life issues such as family, marriage or school problems
What does a sports psychologist do?
Focuses on enhancing sporting performance
What does a industrial psychologist do?
Addresses psychological aspects of business and industry work settings
What does a educational psychologist do?
Focuses on teaching and learning in educational settings
What does a development psychologist do?
Addresses aspects of psychological development from conception to death
What does a forensic psychologist do?
Deals with criminal behaviour in legal situations and prisons
What does a cognitive psychologist do?
Looks at thoughts, memories and perception
What does a health psychologist do?
Deals with health issues and diseases
What does a social psychologist do?
Looks at social influences on individual behaviour and interactions between groups and individuals
What does a environmental psychologist do?
Considers how the physical world affects people’s behaviours and vice versa
What’s the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
The training and qualifications are different. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has first completed a medical degree then further study to specialise in psychiatry. Psychiatrists can also preside medication whereas psychologists can’t.
What is the APS?
The APS is an organisation called the “Australian psychological society” and a psychologist has to be a member to be registered.
What is pseudoscience?
It is a fake science. Pseudoscience are based on tradition and are difficult to measure and test. They do not use a scientific approach
