Py-9/10/25: Do Now

Which area of psychology are you most interested in learning about?

• Clinical psychology (mental health and therapy)

• Developmental psychology (how people grow and change over time)

• Cognitive psychology (thinking, memory, and problem-solving)

• Social psychology (how people interact with each other)

Which of the following best describes why you are taking this psychology course?

• I need it for my major or degree requirement

• I’m interested in learning more about human behavior

• I’ve heard it's an easy/interesting elective

• I’m not sure yet, but I’m curious to see what it’s about

Which psychological topic do you think has the most impact on your daily life?

• Stress and coping

• Personality and behavior

• Social relationships and influence

• Learning and memory

When you think of a psychologist, what type of work do you picture them doing?

• Conducting therapy sessions

• Researching the brain and behavior in a lab

• Working in schools to help students

• Diagnosing mental health disorders

Which of the following do you think plays the biggest role in shaping human behavior?

• Genetics and biology

• Early childhood experiences

• Social and cultural influences

• Personal choices and free will

Which of these questions about human behavior do you find most interesting?

• Why do people dream?

• How do children learn language?

• What motivates people to help others?

• How do habits form?

In your opinion, what is the most effective way to reduce stress?

• Exercise and physical activity

• Meditation or mindfulness

• Talking to a therapist or counselor

• Spending time with friends or family

Which of these statements best matches your current understanding of psychology?

• Psychology is mainly about mental health and therapy

• Psychology studies all aspects of human behavior and thought

• Psychology focuses on abnormal behavior and disorders

• Psychology is mostly about brain function and neuroscience

Which of the following career paths in psychology is most interesting to you?

• Therapist or counselor

• Researcher or professor

• School psychologist

• Industrial/organizational psychologist (workplace behavior)

If you could research any topic in psychology, what would you choose?

• How technology affects attention and focus

• The impact of childhood trauma on adult behavior

• How relationships influence happiness and well-being

• What motivates people to take risks?