Psychology 2036A/B Lecture : Psychology Notes

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Yves Bureau

Document Summary

Health is a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is about reducing stress, coping, and thriving. William james (1842-1910) said that psychology is the scientific study of mental processes. It involves our emotions, what we want (motivations, desires), what and how we think (cognitive processes, beliefs). John watson (1878-1958) said that psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour (observable events and verbal statements). Currently, psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. Behaviour is a process to keep our genetic material safe. We are trying to keep our behaviour and mind-set perfect in order to pass on our genetic material. Psychology as a profession is the application of this scientific knowledge to help people. When we help others, we are helping ourselves. What we do will help ourselves directly and indirectly.