Psychology 101 (chapter 1-3 test) with Verified Solutions

Psychology 101 (chapter 1-3 test) with Verified Solutions psychology the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. psychologist - Doctoral degree (Ph. D & Psy. D) -Licensed in state of practice - Does much of the clinical work. psychiatrist -Medical degree (M.D.) -Licensed in state of practice. -Does most of the medication management. Wilhelm Wundt - set up lab in 1879 -looked at psyc as the study of conscious expierence 5 contemporary perspectives -neuroscience -psychodynamic -behavioral -cognitive -humanistic Psychodynamics Perspective: behavior is motivated by unconscious inner forces that we have little control of. (memories pushed into our unconscious mind) Behavioral Perspective: views MEASURABLE behavior. determined by our environment and what we are taught. Neuroscience Perspective: how humans & nonhumans function biologically. (views behavior from the perspective of the brain, nervous system, etc) Cognitive Perspective: views how people think, understand, and know about the world. (how thinking influences our behavior) Humanistic Perspective: natural strive to grow, develop, and be RESPONSIBLE for our own lives. (our need to be a "perfect" human being.) Clinical: (SF) works directly with mental health patients. Counseling: (SF) helps people with everyday adjustments to life. Educational: (SF) study ways to help teachers with techniques & a classroom that will allow students to learn best. School: (SF) counsels kids K-12 with