Intro to Psychology

Question 1

Definition of psychology

Answer 1

The scientific study of behaviour and mental processes and the factors that influence these processes

Question 2

What is psychology?

Answer 2

It is the study of the human mind and its mental states
● Includes the study of temperament and behaviour of a person or group
● Psychologists aim to describe, predict, and control behaviour and mental processes
● They study individuals as well as groups

Question 3

What are the six branches of psychology?

Answer 3

1. Structuralism
2. Functionalism
3. Psychoanalysis
4. Behaviourism
5. Humanism
6. Cognitive Psychology

Question 4

Structuralism

Answer 4

Introspection, the inner workings of the mind through observation of one’s thought processes

Question 5

Functionalism

Answer 5

how people adapt their behaviour to surroundings, look at child development and education

Question 6

Psychoanalysis

Answer 6

uncovering patients’ unconscious thoughts by encouraging them to discuss their background, feelings and experiences. Looks at motivation, child development, personality and abnormal behaviour

Question 7

Behaviourism

Answer 7

studying what can be observed, looks at how individuals react to their environment & Believe that all behavioural responses are the result of environmental stimuli

Question 8

Humanism

Answer 8

emphasizing unique qualities of humans, looks at freedom and personal growth

Question 9

Cognitive Psychology

Answer 9

mental processes involved in memory, learning, and thinking

○ Cognitive Psychologists research the brain and its processes
○ Electronic monitoring of brain activity has allowed psychologists to pinpoint exactly what part of the brain is active when we talk, laugh, or do anything else