Definitions
Definition of Psychology
The scientific study of the mind and it's functions (behaviour)
Sigmund Freud
Someone is struggling with depression, so they go to the doctor to get tests done to see the amount of dopamine that is released in their brain. This way of looking at the problem would be from a _____________ approach.
A psycholgist who may work in court to decide whether a criminal is sane or not, or to help analyze the motive of a suspect would be a _____________ psychologist.
Forensic
The Documentary we watched in Psychology was called...
The Social Dilemma
Research for the sake of solving a problem is called...?
Applied Research
Who created the first experimental psych lab?
A student struggles to get out of bed each morning and is miserable for the morning at school. Her psychologist tells her that if she sets her alarm early, and allows herself half an hour in the morning to go on her phone and enjoy a nice cup of coffee, she may start feeling more refreshed by the time school starts. This approach is based on the ______________ approach.
Behavioral
What is the difference between a counseling psychologist and a clinical psychologist.
A counseling psychologist would go about things in a more humanistic way (offer advice, find out what is troubling them and how to help).
A clinical psychologist would dig deep, on a more psychoanalytical, behavioral, or cognitive way (treating a more severe disorder)
What is my wife and son's names?
Asher and Kaylin
A dog being taught new tricks by providing a pat on the head every time they do something could would be an example of...
Positive Reinforcement
What did John B. Watson do?
Created the psychological perspective of Behaviorism
A psychological perspective that focuses on making a person the best version of themselves, DESPITE their problems would be considered a _______________ approach.
Humanistic (Humanist)
Difference between a school psychologist and an educational psychoglist.
Educational Psychologist would focus more on the overall problems with the school system.
School Psychologist would focus on the specific needs of the students in the school.
Who created Structuralism?
Edward Tichener
If your dog does something you don't want them to do, and you hit them every time they do it, you are something called ________________.
Negative Reinforcement
What did Francis Bacon do?
He created the scientific method.
If a psychologist was trying to help someone work through things related to the fact that they were the only minority in a classroom full of white people, they may look at the problem through a ______________ approach.
Socio-cultural Approach
Who created the first book on Psychology?
William James
The process of looking inside oneself and observing your own mental processes is called....
Introspection
Who created Functionalism?
William James
A new university student is very much overwhelmed with her first year of university and feels she has no time to actually enjoy her life. Her psychologist tries to take a closer look at how the student perceives school, as they believe the student will never find happiness in University with their current outlook on school. This perspective is based on the _______________ perspective.
Cognitive
If I wanted my company to produce stronger workers who were more mentally well, I may hire a ___________ psychologist.
Industrial/Organization Psychologist
When Mr. Eng goes down a Youtube rabbit hole, what type of disturbing videos does he watch?