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Psych Overview

TermDefinition
2 main branches of psych research & applied
psychology scientific study of behaviors & mental processes
behaviors are observable
mental processes are unobservable
observable behaviors reading, smiling, & sleeping
unobservable mental processes thoughts, emotions, & dreams
4 primary goals of psych describe, explain, predict & control
describe observe/record/communicate observations of behaviors/mental processes
explain asking "why"
predict try to determine what behaviors/mental processes will occur in the future
control psychologists attempt to change behavior/mental processes
science, including psych, is probabilistic
why is it important to use controlled, objective measures to reduce bias
biopyschosocial approach used when psychologists examine psychological questions/issues
single factor explanations generally do NOT adequately address psychological issues
levels of approach to biopsychosocial approach biological, psychological, & social/cultural influences
biological influences genes, hormones, anatomical structures
psychological influences skills to regulate stress & emotional distress, attributional style, schemas/mental models
social/cultural influences media, social norms
Created by: nat.riv
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