1. Welcome to the Wundt-er-ful World of Psychology!
Mrs. Daloia
Room 124

2. When I hear the word Psychology I think…

3. Definition of Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Behavior = any action that can be observed and measured.
Mental processes = cognitive activities (dreams, perceptions, thoughts, memories)
Psychologists also study people’s emotions and feelings as these affect behavior and mental processes.
Goal of psychology is to:
Observe
Describe
Predict
Control

4. How does Psychology relate to Science?
Psychology is a social science, but still a SCIENCE
Psychologists use the scientific method
Scientific Method: Process of gaining knowledge by identifying problems, forming hypothesis, and then testing hypothesis with observation, experimentation and analysis

5. How does the APA define "psychology"?
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. The discipline embraces all aspects of the human experience — from the functions of the brain to the actions of nations, from child development to care for the aged. In every conceivable setting from scientific research centers to mental health care services, "the understanding of behavior" is the enterprise of psychologists.
APA is the largest group of psychologists in the world.
What’s the A.P.A.?

6. Ticket out the door… What do you know about psychology?
What are you excited to learn about? What do you really want to learn?