PSYCH 105 questions with correct answers

What is psychology? - Answer Science that studies behaviour and the physiological and cognitive processes that underly it. It is the profession that applies the knowledge found from this science to practical problems. Where are psychologists employed? - Answer Private practice, Universities, Hospitals and clinics, School counselling, Businesses What are the major research areas in psychology? - Answer Cognitive, Develepmental, Social, Experimental, Physiological, Personality, Psychometrics et. What are the 7 main themes of Psychology? - Answer 1)Empirical: Knowledge through observation 2)Theoretically Diverse 3) Evolves in a sociohistorical context 4) Behaviour is determined by multiple causes 5) Behaviour is shaped by culture 6) Heredity and Environment both influence behaviour. 7) Peoples experience of the world is highly subjective Culture - Answer Widely shared customs, beliefs, values, norms, institutions and other products of a community that are transmitted socially across generations. What is Empiricism? - Answer Understanding the world through observation. What is dogmatism? - Answer Understanding the world through developing theories and listening to others who "Know best".