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
What are some examples of pseudoscience?
Astrology, plan reading and phrenology
What are the goals of psychology?
The goals of psychology are to predict, observe, describe, manage and modify thoughts, feelings and behaviours
How many years does it take to qualify as a psychologist?
It takes at least 6 years.
How many years does it take to qualify as a psychiatrist?
It takes at least 10 years
What is empirical evidence?
Information squired by observation or experimentation
No lasting harm to participants (ethical considerations)
This is the overall goal and must be considered at all times
Confidentiality (ethical considerations)
Participants have a right to privacy and must not be identified or named in the research
Informed consent (ethical considerations)
The researcher must be given details of the study including the ethical considerations (informed) in order for volunteers to agree to participate (consent)
Right to withdraw (ethical considerations)
Participants have the right to remove themselves or their data from the study at any time, including after the event. They are free to go at any time
Minimal deception (ethical considerations)
Sometimes it is necessary to conduct research without participants knowing the true purpose of the study. Dec
Ration can only be used if it is minimal, will not cause lasting harm and it is absolutely necessary
Debriefing (ethical considerations)
Participants have a right to know the results of her study and where they can seek psychological assistance if needed after the study. They are also reminded that they can withdraw their results after the study
What is a hypothesis?
A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
What is he organ associated with balance?
Ears
What is released in the body in exposure to daylight?
Melatonin
What is cognition?
It is the study of mental processes such as memory, problem solving, creativity, thinking and language
