Intro to psychology

Question 1

What do psychologists do?

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They study how and why humans act as they do
Instead of studying how humans function in cultures or societies, psychologists focus on the individual, and the personal and unique experiences that influence how the individual acts and thinks

Question 2

1) Experimental Psychology

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The branch that sets up experiments to see how individuals act in particular situations such as…

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2) Clinical psychology

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The branch that develops programs for treating individuals suffering from mental illnesses and behavioural disorders

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Psychoanalytic Theory

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The mind is divided into two parts: the conscious and the nonconscious We behave a certain way from our past experiences and subconscious thoughts

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2) Behaviourism

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Behaviourists believe that we can predict, control or modify human behaviour by manipulating factors & understanding what motivates human behaviour.

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Learning Theory

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Social learning theorists believe that a social element is also involved, where people can learn new information and behaviours by watching other people.

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Psychodynamic psychology

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• uncovering patients’ unconscious thoughts by encouraging them to discuss their background, feelings and experiences

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Behavioural psychology -

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studies how individuals react to their environment, and the exposure to stimuli

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Cognitive psychology -

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studies of mental processes involved in memory, learning and thinking

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Humanist psychology -

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people are responsible for their lives and actions and have the freedom and will to change their attitudes and behaviour

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Developmental psychology - the study of how humans develop over the course of their life

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the study of how humans develop over the course of their life