what is psychology? Flashcards
introduction to the main components of psychology.
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what is psychology?
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psychology is defined as the scientific study of the human thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
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what are behaviours?
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behaviours are observable actions/directly observable actions.
3
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what are some examples of behaviours?
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walking, talking, crying, eating, playing.
4
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what are mental processes?
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mental processes are indirectly observable actions.
5
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what are some examples of mental processes?
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thinking, feeling, perceiving.
6
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how does science differ from pseudo-science?
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in science there is:
- developing hypotheses
- using research to eliminate biases in findings
- systematic/reliable data
- challenging beliefs
- clearly identifies what is being studied
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what does a psychologist do?
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- cannot admit patients into hospital
- 6-7 years of study
- uses psychotherapy (talking therapies)
- no referral needed
- has a doctorate in psychology.
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what does a psychiatrist do?
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- doctors
- 13 years of study
- prescribes medications to treat disorders
- referral needed
- can admit patients into hospitals even against there will if medically necessary for their condition.
