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What is Psychology? And what can I do with it?
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Definition of Psychology The scientific study of behavior ◦Can be human or animal With humans, Psych deals with everything that people think, feel, or do.
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Goals of Psychology Describe past or current behavior Explain past or current behavior Predict future behaviors/patterns Influence behavior using scientifically gathered information to solve a problem ◦Applied psychology: Psychological principles/practices used to accomplish practical goals
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Psychology as a Profession Psychologist: scientist who observes, analyzes, and evaluates behavior. Tend to hold their doctorate Psychiatrist: a medical doctor who has received increased specialization in assisting those with behavioral, emotional, or behavioral disorders ◦Is licensed to prescribe medication and perform operations
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Psychology as a Profession Clinical: diagnose and treat people with emotional issues. ◦Tend to work in private practices, hospitals, prisons, clinics ◦Approx. ½ of all Psychologists Counseling: helps people deal with problems of everyday life. ◦Tend to work in private practices, schools, and large businesses. Both require a Doctorate to practice in most states.
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Psychology as a Profession Developmental Psychology: study all types of changes in life Educational Psychology: deal with the concerns of teaching children and adolescents Community Psychologist: may design/run a mental health clinic for the govt. or a private firm Industrial/Organizational: study production, working conditions, training workers, placing job applicants where they are best suited, etc
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The APA American Psychological Association: interest group made up of 154,000 members in the U.S. If going into Psychology, get to know it. The APA also has its own style of writing/publishing comparable to MLA Style We will be using APA here, as you will in most “soft science” classes in college.
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Review John wants to work for a large corporation, possibly in their H.R. dept. Phil wants to diagnose and provide therapy to schizophrenia patients at a state “mental institution” Jessica tests children who show signs of developmental delays
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Review Danielle prescribes medication from children with ADHD George listens to his patients’ difficulties and helps them develop a plan for handling them. Michele works with autistic children at a public middle school.
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