PSYCH 7A Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Psych

• School: UC-Irvine
• Department: Cognitive Sciences
• Course: PSYCH 7A
• Professor: V I L L A R R E A L

Document Summary

Psychology is one of the most popular majors, but : unemployment rates for psychology are similar to other fields. Psychology is one of the majors for which, without an advanced degree, it is difficult to find work directly related to your training. Forming hypothesis: hypothesis: a logical idea that can be tested. Procedures (e. g. , experiment: observations: careful examination of the real world, analyze data (results) Definition of psychology: the scientific study of humans", behavior. To other understand other people and groups. To be better able to influence others, for example, in socializing children or motivating employees. To learn how to better help others and improve the world, for example, by doing effective psychotherapy. To learn a skill that will lead to a profession such as being a social worker or a professor. To learn how to evaluate the research claims you hear or read about.