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Introduction to
Psychology
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What is Psychology?
A Social Science (1 of the 7 social sciences)Rooted in the “Natural Sciences” (deal with the physical
world i.e. physics, chemistry, biology, etc.)
A Social Science (1 of the 7 social sciences)Rooted in the “Natural Sciences” (deal with the physical
world i.e. physics, chemistry, biology, etc.)
Definition: Scientific Study of Behavior and Metal Processes
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The Breakdown:
• Behavior any human action that observable and measurable
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The Breakdown:
• Mental Processes things humans can do with their mind (i.e. dreams, perceptions, thoughts, memories, beliefs, reason, emotion, etc.)
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What about the unobservable?
Psychological Constructs: theories or concepts which are NOT observable
How to use:• By asking questions • Getting feedback• Research
• Cannot be seen, touched, or measured directly
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Goals of Psychology:
Observe Describe
Explain
Behavior and Mental Processes
In order to…
Control Predict
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Assignment:1. Copy the “Truth or Fiction” statements on p.4 in
your textbook onto the bottom of these notes.2. Read Chapter 1 by Wednesday August 20th 3. Determine if the statements are “Truth or Fiction”
AND state why.4. Be prepared for a Reading Quiz