What is Psychology? Flashcards
Define Psychology and Experiments
In reference to the following abbreviation of the definition of psychology: P SS TFB BPS EE E what is SS?
Scientific Study
In reference to the following abbreviation of the definition of psychology: P SS TFB BPS EE E what is TFB?
Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviours
In reference to the following abbreviation of the definition of psychology: P SS TFB BPS EE E what is TFB?
Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviours
In reference to the following abbreviation of the definition of psychology: P SS TFB BPS EE E what is BPS?
Biological, Psychological and Social Factors
In reference to the following abbreviation of the definition of psychology: P SS TFB BPS EE E what is EE?
Empirical Evidence
In reference to the following abbreviation of the definition of psychology: P SS TFB BPS EE E what is EE?
Empirical Evidence
In reference to the following abbreviation of the definition of psychology: P SS TFB BPS EE E what is E?
Ethically
What is the Definition of Psychology?
The Scientific Study of Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviours, and BioPsychoSocial factors that influence them using Empirical Evidence collected Ethically
What is the definition of biological factors in reference to the BioPsychoSocial model?
Biological factors influencing how the body functions which then influences behavior.
What is the definition of psychological factors in reference to the BioPsychoSocial model?
Internal mental processes (thoughts and feelings) and how they influence behaviour.
What is the definition of Social factors in reference to the BioPsychoSocial model?
Influence of other people on behaviour
What are the 5 ethics principles in Psychology?
Fidelity, Justice, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Autonomy
Describe Fidelity
Honest use of data
Describe Autonomy
Freedom of choice, including informed consent and right to withdraw
Describe Non-maleficence
Do no harm
