PSYCH 100S Study Guide - Positron Emission Tomography, Neuropsychological Test, Sound Recording And Reproduction
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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Ochsa- chaos (took me about 30 sec) Overconfidence: we think we know more than we do. What are the 3 levels of analysis in psych: level of the brain. Mechanics: structure & properties of the brain, how brain cells communicate, how the brain communicates with the other parts of the body, level of the person. Content of mental processes: beliefs: such as ideas; attitudes, desires: such as goals, needs, feelings: such as guilt, attraction, level of the group. Where do psychologists work(apa, 2001: many different settings. Ph. d. degree- at least 4 years: psych grad degrees by specialty. Listen actively in class: go to class, write down examples, stories, & other things during class to help you remember not only the stuff in powerpoints, ask questions, do the in-class assignments. Basic premise: determine the basic elements/ structure of conciousness. Edward titchner: studied sensations, feelings, & images.
