what is psychology/what do psychologist do

Question 1

What is psychology?

Answer 1

• the scientific study of behavioral (observable) and mental process (perceive,think & feel)
• both a natural science and a social science

Question 2

What are different kinds of Social Sciences?

Answer 2

Social Sciences:

• Sociology (Studies a group of people)
• Anthropology (studies multiple groups of people and language)
• Political Science (deals with power relationships)

Question 3

What are different kinds of Natural Sciences?

Answer 3

Natural Sciences:

• Biology
• Physiology
• Neurosciences

Question 4

What do Psychologist do to describe behavior? (5 steps)

Answer 4

• Describe the behavior
• Explain the behavior
• Predict the the next move
• Control the behavior (control the disorder so they can get back to normal)
• improve the quality of life

Question 5

Where do Psychologist work?

Answer 5

• academic settings
• hospitals & clinics
• independent/ private practices
• government & businesses
• public schools/ high schools

Question 6

Psychology is scientific in nature, what 2 key components is there to psychology

Answer 6

1. Objective

2. Systematic (procedure of research)