What Is Psychology?
What is the definition of psychology?
The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given contex
What does it mean if a behavior is “normal”?
It conforms to social norms and allows healthy functioning.
What does the brain control?
Thoughts, emotions, movement, memory, and more.
What is the name of the serial killer discussed in class?
Ted Bundy
Define manipulation.
Influencing someone using deceitful or harmful tactics.
What does psychology help us understand?
How and why people think, feel, and behave the way they do.
True or False: It’s normal to experience occasional frustrations.
True.
Which part of the brain helps you stay calm?
Prefrontal cortex.
What year was Ted Bundy born?
1946
What is gaslighting?
Making someone doubt their own reality or memory.
True or False: Psychology only studies abnormal behavior.
False.
Name one key feature of abnormal behavior.
Causes distress or dysfunction.
What was one thing that surprised you in the brain crash course video?
Student answers will vary.
What is charisma?
Compelling attractiveness or charm that inspires devotion.
Define psychopathy.
A personality disorder marked by lack of remorse, empathy, and often antisocial behavior.
Name one unexpected or weird behavior you’ve seen that psychology might explain.
Student answers will vary.
Give an example of a mental disorder studied in abnormal psychology.
Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc.
Name one major part of the brain.
Cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, etc.
Give one red flag shown by Ted Bundy.
Lack of empathy, manipulation, history of violence, etc.
What are common effects of psychological manipulation?
Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem.
Which YouTube series provides a beginner-friendly crash course on psychology?
Crash Course Psychology.
In the scenario game, what are the three categories students use to label behavior?
Normal, Weird but OK, Needs Help.
What video introduced the brain and its functions?
Crash Course Brain Video.
Could psychology help someone like Ted Bundy change?
Possibly, but change would be very difficult without early intervention.
Can someone seem normal but be dangerous?
Yes, manipulative individuals can hide harmful intentions.