[PSYC 101] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (128 pages long)
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Quest to find/understand behavior by using the methods of science. Scientific study of the mind (social + cultural influences), brain (thoughts, feelings, emotions), behavior (observable behaviors) To fully understand psychology, we must consider multiple levels of analysis. Look @ same behavior from different lenses. Psychologist does not = psychiatrist: -logist grad school. Phd or psyd cog + beh: -atrist. Biological: brain systems: dissect animal brains, mris, neurochemistry: less/more hormones, drugs, genetics: smart parents + smart you! Psychological: individual differences: male vs female, extro vs intro, how they behave, perception + cognition: how you see the world, emotions: drive + motivate us, fight or flight. Social: interpersonal behaviour: how parents, boss, friends affect you/can persuade you, social cognition: what do you do when you see black, asian, muslum people etc. Cultural: thoughts, actions, behaviors in different societies + culture groups: hand shake vs bowing. Psych is: data driven, scientific, focused on behavior, scientific methods, methods unite the field.
