Introduction Flashcards
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Psychology
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the scientific study of thought, emotion and behaviour/ the scientific study of mental life and behaviour
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behaviour
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What can be observed
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cognitive
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why do we remember what we do? attention, problem solving, creativity
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abnormal psychology
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mental health
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object orientated
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something you are trying to achieve, an object you are moving towards
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socially meaningful activity
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actions/choices are influenced by society
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The psychology of activity
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- the subject can only be understood if you understand all
- instruments → transformative affect on activity/your ability, using tools change the way we think and behave
- community → forms part of your identity, rules and laws, informal rules
- Division of labour → interdependencies and dependancies
- what is the persons object and what motivates it