8 Basic Psychology Facts You Need to Know

What is the definition of psychology according to the article you read?

• The study of the mind.

• The study of mental processes and behavior.

• The study of the soul.

• The study of human behavior.

The term comes from the Greek words psyche, meaning ___________ and logia, meaning "study of."

• "soul, mind"

• "mental, spirit"

• "mind"

• "breath, spirit, soul,"

What disciplines did psychology emerge from?

• Philosophy and geometry

• Biology and Social Science

• Maths and Biochemistry

• Biology and Philosophy

Psychology relies on ____________ to investigate questions and arrive at conclusions.

• scientific methods

• observation

• experience

• common sense

Which of the following techniques do psychologists use to study the human mind and human behavior? (Select all that apply.)

• naturalistic observation

• experiments

• case studies

• questionnaires

According to the article. topics and questions in psychology can be looked at in a number of different ways, otherwise known as ____________.

• periferies

• dimensions

• subfields

• perspectives

Clinical psychology, personality psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology are examples of... (Select all that apply)

• psychology subfields

• psychology goals

• psychology

  branches

• psychology objectives

What psychology subfields are focused on helping people with mental and physical health issues?

• industrial-organizational psychology

• forensic psychology

• clinical, counseling, and health psychology

• developmental psychology

Psychology encompasses other areas including teaching, research, and consulting.

• True

• False

Among the major goals of psychology are to: