PSYC 102 Chapter Notes -Behavioral Neuroscience, Gestalt Psychology, Cognitive Psychology

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 102
• Professor: Russell Day

Document Summary

The scientific study of behaviour and mind. Behaviour refers to actions and responses that we can directly observe where as the term mind refers to internal processes such as thoughts and feelings which cannot be seen directly. Clinical psychology is the study and treatment of mental disorder. Cognitive psychology specializes in the study of mental processes. Psychology"s scientific approach development across the lifespan perception, and motivational states. Examines how brain processes, genes, and hormones influence our actions, thoughts and feelings. Biopsychology focuses on the biological underpinnings of behaviour. Developmental psychology examines human physical, psychological, and social. Experimental psychology focuses on processes such as learning, sensory systems, Industrial organizational psychology examines peoples behaviour in the workplace. Personality psychology the study of personality. Social psychology examines peoples thoughts, feelings, behaviour pertaining to the social world. Often study how people influence one another, behave in groups, and form impressions and attitudes.