PSYC 11762 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Doctor Of Psychology, Psychological Science, Psych

• School: Kent State University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 11762
• Professor: Sharon M Sciartelli

Document Summary

The scienti c study of (systematic data based answers to what and why) Psychologists need to o er these traits to truly be successful. Skeptical- healthy learning not to be too cynical or gullible. Humble- willing to admit when we are wrong, to follow data to what it leads. Everything deals with thoughts and feelings and or behavior (healthy and or disorder) Interest in the mind- not new v old. Psych as an independent eld of scienti c study (vs philosophy) ~ 150 yr 1870"s. As a science: answering basic questions about thinking, feeling and behaving. As a profession : applies info to real people/situations. Rest are industry, schools, misc settings - hr personnel. Psychiatrist : md or do (med school, then specialize) Psychiatrist can provide medication (other physicians do too, as well as psychologists in exceptions) Psychology - more likely to do iq, personality testing.