What psychology is about
Psychology accepts that some explanation about human behavior are non-scientific (personal opinion, supernatural). True or False?
False. Psychology is a science and thus does not encompass non-scientific explanations.
Psychologists can read other people's mind. True or False?
False. Psychologists are scientists, not magicians.
You will study the course "Foundations of psychology" during your first year @RMIT. True or False?
True.
Eyewitness is NOT a reliable source of information. Fact or fiction?
Fact. Our memories are not reliable as it can be influenced by many factors. There were many cases that were wrongly convicted in the history due to false memories of the eyewitness.
Human memory is as complicated as a computer's. True or False?
False. Human memory is much more complex than a computer's.
Attention is one major topic in developmental psychology. True or False?
False. It is a topic of cognitive psychology.
Psychotherapists (i.e. psychotherapy practitioners) who provide treatment for patients need not to study research methods and statistics. True or False?
False. Scientist-practitioner is often the model of training for psychotherapists. Understanding research methods and statistics helps psychotherapists make evidence-based decisions to provide effective treatments for patients.
Doing a research project is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course @RMIT. True or False?
True.
We use only 10% of our brains. Fact or fiction?
Fiction. Different areas of the brain specialize in different functions. While not all neurons fire at once (which would cause a seizure), your brain is constantly active, and nearly every part contributes to your survival, thoughts, and behavior.
Which organization accredits the psychology program @RMIT Vietnam?
The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council APAC (by the Australian Government).
Name one topic of research in Social Psychology
Attraction & relationship, Group effect, Prosocial behavior, Discrimination and prejudice, etc.
To become a psychotherapist, you must hold at least a Master's degree. True or False?
True. Becoming a psychotherapist who treats mental disorders requires a long educational journey.
You will NOT learn Psychology of Gender @RMIT. True or False?
False. You will learn Psychology of Gender in Year 2 @RMIT.
Opposite attracts. Fact or fiction?
Fiction. Research shows that similarity in attitudes, values, interests, and personality traits is a strong predictor of attraction and relationship satisfaction. Opposite may initially attracts, but they often lead to conflicts over time.
Which area of psychology must child psychologists (who work with children) understand well?
Developmental psychology, because it explains how our thinking and behaviour develop and change across our lifespan.
What does the word 'Psychology' mean literally?
From Greek words, 'psyche' = soul, and 'logos' = study. 'Psychology' = the study of the soul/mind.
Psychologists' main job is to provide psychotherapy for people with mental disorders. True or False?
False. Psychologists can work in many different settings, e.g. Corporates, schools, clinic, NGOs, etc.
You need to learn about Statistics when you study Psychology @RMIT. True or False?
True. Because Psychology is a science and you need to learn how to deal with data.
Adolescents are more risk-prone than adults. Fact or fiction?
Fact. Adolescents are more risk-prone than adults due to biological, psychological, and social factors related to brain development, hormonal changes, and their stage of life.
When was modern psychology established (which year or century)?
19th Century (~1879) when Wilhelm Wundt - a German scientist - established the first experimental psychology lab in Germany.