Psychology Lecture One

Question 1

What is Psychology?

Answer 1

A science (empirical); uses observation, experimentation, and measurement to backup explanations. It’s a study of behaviour and mental processes.

Question 2

What are the 5 Aspects of Human Functioning?

Answer 2

1. Overt Actions/Behaviours
2. Social Relationships
3. Mental Processes
4. Emotional Responses
5. Physiological Reactions

Question 3

What is Pseudoscience & Psychobabble?

Answer 3

Non-scientific approaches to psychological questions. Pop psychology; not based on research.

Question 4

What are the 8 Critical Thinking Guidelines?

Answer 4

1. Ask questions; be willing to wonder
2. Define your terms (Operational Definition)
3. Examine the evidence
4. Analyze assumptions and biases
5. Avoid emotional reasoning
6. Don’t oversimplify
7. Consider other interpretations
8. Tolerate uncertainty

Question 5

What are the three main areas of Psychological work?

Answer 5

Research (Basic & Applied), practice, and in the community/industry.

Question 6

What is a Psychotherapist?

Answer 6

Someone (with no regulation) who does any kind of psychotherapy.

Question 7

What is Neural Feedback therapy?

Answer 7

A type of brain training based on the idea of neuroplasticity. Uses brain wave activity to retrain the brain for peak performance.