Psych Basics
Define Psychology?
Scientific Study of human behavior and mental processes
What is the first step of the 5 step scientific method used for Psych research?
Form a research question
This type of Psychologist study changes that occur throughout a person's lifespan
Developmental Psychologist
This school of psychology was led by Sigmund Freud and believes that unconscious motives and internal conflict drive human behavior
Psychoanalysis
How old is Mr. Lupinacci
36
What is a behavior
An action people can observe and measure
A common method of psychological research is to gather information by asking people directly, what is this method called?
Survey
This field of Psychology makes up nearly 50% of all Psychologists, they typically treat people with psychological problems
Clinical Psychologists
This contemporary perspective of Psychology emphasizes the role of biology on human behavior
Biological
What kind of trees do acorns come from?
Oak Trees
What is a mental process
Cognitive activities that happen within (Dreams, thoughts, perceptions, etc.)
This type of variable is a factor manipulated by the researcher
Independent variable
This type of psychologist may study crime scenes or work to explain the actions of criminals
Forensic Psychologist
This school of Psychology was founded by Wilhelm Wundt and focuses on basic elements of consciousness
Structuralism
How many Great lakes are there?
5
Modern day Psychology relies on this to ensure that theories and ideas about human behavior are backed up and valid
Experimentation
An in depth investigation of a single person or small group is an observational method called what?
Case Study
This type of psychologist identify and study human characteristics and traits
Personality Psychologist
This school of Psychology was led by John B. Watson and focuses on observable behavior believing people are fully conditioned by their environment
Behaviorism
What is the highest grossing movie of all time?
Avatar (2.92 Billion)
What is a basic goal of Psychology?
Explaining Behavior, Predicting or controlling behavior, helping people
This type of psychological study keeps both the researcher and participants unaware of who receives a treatment
Double Blind Study
This type of psychologist may help someone who has moved from one area to another and is trying to cope with those changes
Environmental Psychologist
This contemporary perspective of Psychology emphasizes that personal experiences are the most important aspect of Psychology
Humanistic
What are the names of all 7 dwarves in the movie Snow White?
Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Grumpy, Dopey, Doc, Bashful