Introduction to Psychology

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What is Psychology?

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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

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What does 'Psyche' mean?

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Mind

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What does 'Logos' mean?

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The study of a subject

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What is behavior in psychology?

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Anything an organism does that is directly observable by another person, e.g., crying, walking.

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What are mental processes in psychology?

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Internal private experiences of an organism that are not directly observable, e.g., thoughts, dreams, memories.

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Why is psychology considered a science?

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It uses systematic methods to observe, describe, predict, and explain behavior.

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What are the two types of research in psychology?

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Applied Research and Pure Research.

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What is Applied Research?

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Research conducted to find solutions to a particular real-world problem.

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What is Pure Research?

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Research conducted without concern for immediate real-world applications, driven by curiosity.

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What does it mean to 'practice' psychology?

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Applying psychological knowledge to help individuals directly, e.g., counseling/therapy.