WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? IB Psychology LAJM.

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WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? IB Psychology LAJM

Etymology Psyche (greek) Logos (greek) ”Study of the mind” Mind, soul or spirit Logos (greek) Reason, study or science ”Study of the mind”

Etymology Watch the following video on the myth of Cupid and Psyche https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjj_-CPxjCM

A bit of history At first, psychology was just introspection Then psychology researched only outer behaviour (behaviourism)

A bit of history Nowadays subjective experiences and objective behaviour are both taken into consideration Psychology uses diverse methods and levels of analysis

TASK Skim through the syllabus contents What topics are you interested in? Engage in conversation with your neighbours If possible, try give reasons why you are interested in certain topics in the syllabus

TASK What kind of expectations and aims do you have on studying IB Psychology? Write down your expectations and aims Engage in conversation with your neighbours

TASK What makes a good scientific concept? Psychological research is comprised of concepts, theories and empirical studies What makes a good scientific concept? What is meant by scientific theory? What does empirical mean?

Scientific concepts Are clearly defined Can be tested Can be communicated easily Can be tested Describe and predict phenomena explanatory power Are building blocks of theories

Scientific theory Systematic body of knowledge Explanation that explains observations and their relationships Hypothesis Prediction that is derived from a theory Assumption that is being tested

Empirical Derived from observations using the senses or using instruments which extend the senses Testable by means of scientific experimentation

TASK How do theories in psychology differ from laws in natural sciences?

Picture sources Psyche <https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psykhe> Accessed 15th of August 2017 Introspection <https://www.pinterest.com/themirrormind/introspection/> Accessed 9th of September 2015 Two heads <https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-first-thing-that-comes-to-your-mind-when-you-hear-read-the-word-psychology> Accessed 9th of September 2015 Puzzle head <http://directactioneverywhere.com/theliberationist/2015/3/10/what-does-psychology-really-tell-us-about-animal-welfarism> Accessed 9th of September 2015

Picture sources Coloured brain <http://www.psychology.uwo.ca/research/index.html> Accessed 9th of September 2015 Definition <http://idc.biz/define-before-design-programming/> Accessed 7th of April 2016 Eye <http://grouptravelleader.com/articles/group-game-observation-pop-quiz/> Accessed 15th of August 2017 Science <http://www.brstf.org> Accessed 11th of October 2015