Week 1 Lecture Introduction to PSYCO

Question 1

What does a Psychotherapist/Counselor do?

Answer 1

A person that people go to to work through emotional and other life issues (e.g., family therapy; career counselor). Credentials can often be very varied.

Question 2

What other disciplines does psychology link with?

Answer 2

Question 3

What are the 5 domains/ topics of psychology?

Answer 3

Question 4

What is psychology?

Answer 4

Psychology: the scientific study of mind and behavior

• Mind: private inner experience
• Behavior: observable actions of human beings and nonhuman animals

Question 5

what does a psychiatrist do?

Answer 5

Medically trained doctor, who specializes in psychiatry. Can diagnosis mental disorders, prescribes medication, and treat clients using a variety of methods.

Question 6

what does a clinical psychologist do?

Answer 6

conduct research primarily related to mental health and disorders, as well as being able to diagnose and treat clients for psychological disorders (e.g., talk therapy).

Question 7

What does a psychologist typically do?

Answer 7

Typically has a PhD. Studies the mind and behavior. Most are researchers studying mostly typical behavior and work in a University or other research setting

Question 8

Why study psychology?

Answer 8

• Gain Insight Into Behavior:
  
  • It helps you understand yourself, other people, and your relationships with them
• Practical Information:
  
  • Psychology can improve your everyday life (e.g., how to study better, make better decisions, etc.)
• Diversity of Potential Occupations & Future Employability:
  
  • Psychology teaches you a variety of skills that are applicable in many careers (e.g., critical thinking, data analysis, problem solving, project management, etc.)
  • Psychologists study diverse topics