Definition of Psychology:

Scientific study of mental processes and behavior

and how these are effected by internal processes
and the environment
 Why does he do that?
Must be in a dysfunctional family
Never learned to control his emotions
Must be a sociopath
Whos pulling your strings?

When we explain human actions in terms of

beliefs, motives, love or childhood
experiences, we are using folk psychology
or common-sense psychology
 This means systematic and controlled study
of human behavior with the hope of
establishing cause and effect.
WHY? 1 min discuss

Many applications.
Treatment of disorders,
reducing prejudice, cultural
tolerance, best ways to
communicate,
parenting, education.
Biological Level
focuses on genetics and physiology
Cognitive Level
focuses on mental processes like memory,
thinking, perception and attention
Sociocultural Level
focuses on how environment and culture
affect behavior or thinking
 2/3 essay based exam papers 1-2 hours 80%

Internal assessment Lab report 20%

Knowledge and
critical thinking
 Active discussion in class

Scientific critical thinking mind

Literacy skills needed to be able to write

essays and articulate arguments

Responsibility of sharing and presenting

information with class mates
Human relationships
Altruism, violence, attraction

Abnormal psychology
Normality, anxiety, diagnosis
 Clinical psychologist
Counselling psychologist
Educational psychologist
Forensic psychologist
Health psychologist
Occupational psychologist
Primary care graduate mental health worker
Sport and exercise psychologist
 Advertising account planner
Advice worker
Careers adviser
Counselor
Forensic accountant
Human resources officer
Nurse
Market researcher
Play therapist
Psychotherapist
Teacher
 Complete the Intro quiz

Questions on post its

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