Psychology 1000 Chapter 1: Chapter 1-The Science of Behaviour September 10th.docx
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Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. Behaviour refers to actions and responses that we can directly observe. Mind refers to internal states and processes such as thoughts and feelings that cannot be seen directly but can be observed and inferred. Clinical psychology is the study and treatment of mental disorders. Diagnose and treat people with psychological problems. Some are scientists who conduct research on the causes of mental disorders and the effectiveness on various treatments. Cognitive psychology is the study and treatment of mental processes. Examine topics such as consciousness, attention, memory, decision making and problem solving. Biopsychology focuses on the biological foundations of behaviour. Examine how brain processes, genes and hormones influence our actions, thoughts and feelings. Seek to explain how evolution has shaped our psychological capabilities (capacity for advanced thinking and behavioural tendencies) Developmental psychology examines human physical, psychological and social development across the lifespan.