intro

Question 1

what is psychology?

Answer 1

the scientific study of human thoughts, feelings and behaviours

Question 2

what are behaviours?

Answer 2

directly observable actions

Question 3

what are mental processes?

Answer 3

indirectly observable traits

Question 3

what are 3 examples of behaviours?

Answer 3

blinking, talking, walking

Question 4

what are 3 examples of mental processes?

Answer 4

thoughts, emotions, remembering

Question 5

what is the difference between behaviours and mental processes?

Answer 5

behaviours are directly observable and mental processes are private and internal

Question 6

what are pseudo-sciences?

Answer 6

fake science, beliefs/practices

Question 7

what are some ways that science differs from pseudo-sciences?

Answer 7

• science develops hypotheses that can be tested through research
• relies on systematic data collection

Question 8

what is empirical evidence?

Answer 8

observable evidence, evidence that is taken from an experiment

Question 9

what are some differences between psychologist and psychiatrist?

Answer 9

psychologist - require 6-7 years of study, doctorate in psychology, treatment using psychotherapies eg.talking therapy, cannot admit patients to a hospital

psychiatrist - require 13 years of study, medical doctor, can prescribe medication to treat disorders, can admit patients to a hospital