Psychology

Question 1

Define Psychology

Answer 1

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior such as emotions, thoughts and actions

Question 2

What are the two main things that effect a persons behavior?

Answer 2

• Environment = A persons behavior is influenced by how they were raised
• Genetics = Influenced by the genetics that run in the family

Question 3

What are the differences between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?

Answer 3

Psychologists: 
- Does not prescribe medications
- Uses treatments such as counselling and therapy
Psychiatrists:
- Specializes in abnormal behavior
- Completes a medical degree
- Uses treatments such as medications

Question 4

What are the 9 main types of Psychologists?

Answer 4

• Sport
• Forensic
• Health
• Counselling
• Clinical
• Neuropsychology
• Academic
• Educational
• Organizational

Question 5

Define a Sport Psychologist

Answer 5

Sport Psychologists:

• improve athletes performance, personal development and injury recovery
• help with anxiety management
• support team building and leadership

Question 6

Define a Forensic Psychologist

Answer 6

Forensic Psychologists:

• do physical assessments of criminals
• provide counselling for victims
• criminal profiling

Question 7

Define a Clinical Psychologist

Answer 7

Clinical Psychologists:

- assessment, diagnosis and treatment of severe and non-severe mental disorders and psychological problems

Question 8

Define a Counselling Psychologist

Answer 8

Counselling Psychologists:
- provide counselling to less severe problems such as relationship issues, self esteem, peer pressure, conflicts and bullying

Question 9

Define a Neuropsychologist

Answer 9

Neuropsychologists:

• researches brain behavior
• provides rehab of brain injuries
• illness rehab + research (epilepsy + dementia)

Question 10

Define an Organizational Psychologist

Answer 10

Organizational Psychologists:

• assisting in team building, effective management + leadership strategies
• improving productivity and morale

Question 11

Define a Health Psychologist

Answer 11

Heath Psychologists:

• research + health promotions
• provide health related counselling such as eating disorders, addiction + self esteem

Question 12

Define an Academic Psychologist

Answer 12

Academic Psychologists:
- assists students with counselling for their learning styles, academic challenges, family environments, learning disabilities, and social interactions

Question 13

Define an Educational Psychologist

Answer 13

Educational Psychologists:

- assists in learning and development issues for school