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Intro to Psych
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the focus of the clinical approach in psychology? | Therapeutic interventions for psychological disorders. |
| What does it mean for evidence to be empirical? | the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true/ valid based on astute observation and accurate measurement. |
| What is the importance of curiosity and skepticism in psychology? | They help ensure that interpretations of evidence are reasonable. |
| What is the biological-neuroscience perspective in psychology? | It studies the biological underpinnings of how humans think, act, and behave. |
| What is cognitive neuroscience? | |
| What do neuropsychologists study? | They study cases of brain dysfunction to infer normal brain function. |
| What is the focus of the cognitive perspective in psychology | The study of mental processes that underlie perception, thought, learning, memory, language, and creativity. |
| What is psychological science? | The scientific study of mind and behavior. |
| What do the Greek roots 'Psyche' and 'Logos' mean in psychology? | 'Psyche' means mind/soul, and 'Logos' means principle of order/knowledge. |
| How old is psychology compared to other sciences? | Psychology is relatively young, having existed for a little over a century. |
| What are the two distinct traditions in early psychology? | The scientific approach and the clinical approach. |
| Who is considered the father of modern psychology? | Wilhelm Wundt, who originated the scientific approach. |
| What is empirical evidence in psychological research? | data gathered through direct observation, experience, and measurable experimentation rather than solely on theory or belief |
| What does the term 'WEIRD samples' refer to in psychological research? | Research participants from Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic societies. |
| How do emotions influence decision making according to the emotional perspective? | Emotions affect behavior and social relationships. |
| What does the developmental perspective study? | How people change physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally as they age. |
| What is the goal of the clinical perspective in psychology? | To improve human well-being, daily functioning, and social relationships. |
| What does positive psychology focus on? | Factors that make people happy, keep them healthy, and help manage stress. |
| Positive emotions and pleasure, engagement with life, and living a meaningful life with good relationships. | |
| What is the relationship between conscious and unconscious processes in psychology? | Both influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, often without direct access. |
| What is the significance of studying diverse populations in psychology? | To guard against assuming that findings in Western cultures are universally applicable. |
| What is an example research question from the biological-neuroscience perspective? | Is there a genetic basis for some psychological disorders? |
| What is an example research question from the cognitive perspective? | How do we evaluate risk when making uncertain decisions? |
| What is an example research question from the emotional perspective? | How do emotions influence social relationships? |
| What is an example research question from the developmental perspective? | How do early relationships create a template for relationships later in life? |
| What is an example research question from the clinical perspective? | Why do some people develop PTSD after traumatic events while others do not? |
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