PS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Wilhelm Wundt, Attention Span, Edward B. Titchener
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What does a psychologist do? (cid:0) not all psychologists are therapists. 2 types of research (cid:0) basic research. Involves seeking new knowledge and exploring and advancing general scientific understanding. Basic research looks at the types/levels of research which are animals, sensory, computer modelling,cellular, cognition/behaviour (cid:0) applied research is conducted specifically for the purpose of solving particle problems and improving people"s quality of life. How can we get students to study better. Basic cannot be applied to a real life question. Applied goes toward solutions of real life issues. Psychologist vs psychiatrist (cid:0) psychologist works with the emotional and cognitive things that can tell you if you need or don"t need a drug. Clinical psychologists are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of serious psychological disorders. Since the beginning because people are always curious of what other people do and work (questions about human nature) (cid:0) formal. Psychology = philosophy + little bit of physiology.
