Psychology 1000 introduction

What is psychology?

• The study of the mind and behavior

• The study of physical health

• The study of historical events

• The study of languages

What is behavior?

• Any "action" that an organism can do

• The thoughts of an organism

• The emotions of an organism

• The dreams of an organism

What is the "mind"?

• Mental processes accomplished by the activity of our brain

• The physical structure of the brain

• The emotional state of a person

• The dreams we have at night

What is psychology?

• The study of mind, brain, and behavior

• The study of physical health

• The study of historical events

• The study of languages

Is psychology a science?

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Only in certain contexts

What does science seek to build?

• A collection of random facts

• A universal body of knowledge

• A set of personal beliefs

• A list of historical dates

Which of the following is NOT a method used by science?

• Observation

• Identification

• Guesswork

• Experimental investigation

How is psychology defined?

• The artistic study of emotions and feelings

• The scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior

• The historical study of human evolution

• The philosophical study of ethics and morality

What does psychology involve and teach?

• Creative writing and expression

• Critical thinking and amiable skepticism

• Advanced mathematics and statistics

• Historical analysis and interpretation

What aspect of psychology is mentioned as being below consciousness?

• Emotional intelligence

• Logical reasoning

• Awareness, control, and prone to biases

• Physical fitness