PSY 121 EXAM 1 UNCG|40 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS|2024

Psychology - ️️the science of human behavior and mental processes What do Psychologists study? - ️️Observable behavior, and mental processes What kinds of settings/jobs do psychologists work in? - ️️teaching, researching, consulting, and counseling. Experimental Psychologist: - ️️Usually work at universities, Some at hospitals/clinics, Produce research on behavior Applied Psychologist - ️️Corporations, hospitals, clinics, Practical problem solving, Provide services to the public List some branches of Psychology - ️️-Neuroscience: Brain research -Cognitive: Learning, thinking, memory, and mind -Behavioral: Reward and punishment, animal behavior, learning -Developmental: Change across lifespan, kids, aging -Social and Personality: Personality, attitudes/beliefs, love, prejudice Four Major Research perspectives - ️️Behavioral, sociocultural, cognitive, and biological perspectives Psychology is NOT - ️️-NOT Philosophy: Rational thinking about the world -NOT Psychiatry: Medical science of brain disorders -NOT Sociology: Study of societies and groups