1. Introduction to Psychology Notes

2. I.What is Psychology? A.psyche – mind or soul & ology – the study of B.the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

3. II. Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist? A.Psychologist – does research, testing, and therapy B. Psychiatrist – doctor who diagnoses, medically treats and prevents emotional/mental disorders

4. III. Sub-Fields A. Clinical – meets with clients to discuss problems B. Comparative – compares across different species C. Developmental/Child – studies age related changes D. Educational/School – courses, counseling, teaching

5. III. Sub-Fields cont. E. Industrial/Consumer – working conditions, marketing products, selecting/keeping employees F. Environmental – effect of environment on people G. Social – studies how people interact, effect of society

6. IV. Methods of Study A. Laboratory/Field Studies – tests out hypotheses B.Surveys – selected group of people answers questions C.Naturalistic – secretly observe subject of study D. Interviews – asks personal, detailed questions of individuals

7. IV. Methods of Study cont. E. Case Studies – collecting long-term data from individuals F. Psychological Tests – evaluates skills and personality G. Longitudinal – studies group over long period of time H. Cross-Sectional – studies different age groups at same time