YR11 - SAC: Chapter 2 - Introduction to Psychology Flashcards
Psychology is a science-based on which three processes?
Psychology is a science-based on three processes:
- Gathering factual information
- Forming theories to explain this factual information
- Testing these theories
Describe the job of a ‘Clinical psychologist
Clinical psychologists assess, diagnose and treat individuals experiencing psychological distress and mental illness. They also perform psychotherapy and develop treatment plans.
Describe the job of a ‘Community psychologist’
Works with community members and government organisations to address individual, social, political and environmental factors that impact the psychological wellbeing of communities.
Describe the job of an ‘Educational and development psychologist’
Educational and developmental psychologists focus on how people develop and learn throughout their lifetime. They work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in different settings and have different roles such as school psychologist, and child and adolescent counsellor.
What is an ‘endorsement and what does it indicate?
A psychologist with a specific area of practice
What work does a psychologist do overall?
Broadly speaking, most psychologists provide assessment and therapy to clients, help achieve organisational or social change, conduct psychological research, or administer psychological tests to individuals or groups.
Define psychology as a science?
As a science, psychology is the study of the human mind and its wide-ranging functions and influences.
Why is psychology considered a science?
It is considered a science because it uses a systematic, scientific approach and follows rigorous scientific procedures
Psychology overlaps with which sciences?
Biology, psychology, sociology, and anthropology
Philosophy tries to understand behaviour using…
Logic and reason
