1. Psychology 101
What is psychology?

2. Outcomes Define psychology
Define behavior and mental processes and identify examples of each
Define theory and principle and identify examples of each
Identify the goals of psychology
Identify occupations of psychologists

3. Brain activity
Feelings dreaming
Behavior
psychological constructs
Scientific study
Examples of behavior
Effective ways to handle stress

5. What is psychology?
Defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Behavior : refers to observable, measurable actions i.e physical movements or biological responses (heart rate, brain activity or blood pressure)
Mental processes (cognitive activities): refers to activities such as thoughts, memories, dreams or perceptions

6. Psychology also involves a study of emotions and feelings
Psychological constructs: theories used to study things that can’t be directly observed or measured

7. Theory v. Principle Theory Principle
Attempts to explain why things are they way they are
Ex. People who don’t get enough sleep are grouchy.
Rule or law that governs behavior or mental processes
Ex. Students who study will get good grades.

8. Goals of psychology
observe
describe
explain
predict
control

9. Who are psychologists and what do they do?
Use the textbook (pages 8-11) to identify at least 3 occupations of psychologists and place them in the graphic organizer. Then pair with classmate to add at least 2 more occupations to your list.