Chapter 1 Success in Psyc 100 Notes
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes; Affect (feelings), Behavior,
and Cognition (mental processes such as thoughts).
A.
- Psychologists have doctoral degrees. They study the intersection of two
critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior; and
another between the environment and behavior.
- Psychologists conduct both basic and applied research, serve as
consultants to communities and organizations, diagnose and treat
people, and teach future psychologists and those who will pursue other
disciplines.
- They assess behavioral and mental function and well-being, study how
human beings relate to each other and also to machines, and work to
improve these relationships.
- Many psychologists work independently and also team up with other professionals—for example, with
other scientists, physicians, lawyers, school personnel, computer experts, engineers, policymakers
and managers—to contribute to every area of society. Thus, we find them in laboratories, hospitals,
courtrooms, schools and universities, community health centers, prisons, and corporate offices.
- applying scientific principles, the hallmark of psychology.
- Clinical psychologists assess and treat mental, emotional and
behavioral disorders.
- Cognitive and perceptual psychologists study human perception,
thinking and memory.
- Community psychologists work to strengthen the abilities of
communities, settings, organizations and broader social systems to
meet people’s needs.
- Counseling psychologists help people recognize their strengths and
resources to cope with everyday problems and serious adversity.
- Developmental psychologists study the psychological development of
the human being that takes place throughout life.
- Educational psychologists concentrate on how effective teaching and
learning take place.
- Engineering psychologists conduct research on how people work best
with machines.
- Environmental psychologists study the dynamics of person–
environment interactions. They define the term environment very
broadly, including all that is natural on the planet as well as built
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes; Affect (feelings), Behavior,
and Cognition (mental processes such as thoughts).
A.
- Psychologists have doctoral degrees. They study the intersection of two
critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior; and
another between the environment and behavior.
- Psychologists conduct both basic and applied research, serve as
consultants to communities and organizations, diagnose and treat
people, and teach future psychologists and those who will pursue other
disciplines.
- They assess behavioral and mental function and well-being, study how
human beings relate to each other and also to machines, and work to
improve these relationships.
- Many psychologists work independently and also team up with other professionals—for example, with
other scientists, physicians, lawyers, school personnel, computer experts, engineers, policymakers
and managers—to contribute to every area of society. Thus, we find them in laboratories, hospitals,
courtrooms, schools and universities, community health centers, prisons, and corporate offices.
- applying scientific principles, the hallmark of psychology.
- Clinical psychologists assess and treat mental, emotional and
behavioral disorders.
- Cognitive and perceptual psychologists study human perception,
thinking and memory.
- Community psychologists work to strengthen the abilities of
communities, settings, organizations and broader social systems to
meet people’s needs.
- Counseling psychologists help people recognize their strengths and
resources to cope with everyday problems and serious adversity.
- Developmental psychologists study the psychological development of
the human being that takes place throughout life.
- Educational psychologists concentrate on how effective teaching and
learning take place.
- Engineering psychologists conduct research on how people work best
with machines.
- Environmental psychologists study the dynamics of person–
environment interactions. They define the term environment very
broadly, including all that is natural on the planet as well as built
