PSYO 1021 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Experimental Psychology, Scientific Method, Wilhelm Wundt
24 Dec 2015
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Thought/mind internal states and process that are not directly observable (e. g. feelings, memories) Rely on objective, verifiable evidence using the scientific method to generate new knowledge. Psychology lies at the intersection of: social sciences, medicine, neuroscience, this is why you can get a ba or a bsc in psychology. The classification depends greatly on the sub. Psychology is both in the humanities and the sciences. discipline. Health (ch12: the studies of the role psychological factors play in physical health and illness. Clinical (ch15, 16: diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders, research causes of disorders and treatment efficacy. Counseling (ch16: consultation with clients on issues of personal adjustment; vocational and career planning; interest and aptitude test. September 15, 2015: study of physical, mental, emotional, and social development across the entire life span (esp. changes over time; often a focus on childhood). Social (ch14: how the social environment (i. e. other people) affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
