PSYC 2000 Chapter : Ch 1
Document Summary
Scientific study of behavior and mental process: behavior: All of our outward or overt actions and reactions, such as talking, facial expressions, and movement: mental processes: Uncovering the mysteries of human and animal behavior: description, explanation, prediction, control, what is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist, psychologist. Has a doctorate degree, cannot prescribe medicine, no medical training, majority work in educational settings: psychiatrist. Graduated from medical school, has ability to prescribe medication, specializes in diagnoses/treatment of psychological disorders: what are the various different areas in psychology, psychodynamic. Role of unconscious mind and its influence on conscious behavior, early childhood experiences, development of sense of self, and other motivations: behavioral. How behavioral responses are learned through classical or operant conditioning: humanistic. Human potential, free will and possibility of self-actualization: cognitive. Memory, intelligence, perception, thought processes, problem solving, language and learning: sociocultural.
