OER-Ch1: Power Points PPt 2

What does biopsychology study?

Biological psychologists study how the structure and function of the nervous system generate behavior.

What are some topics studied in biopsychology?

Sleep, sensory and motor systems, drug use, reproductive behavior, neurodevelopment, nervous-system plasticity, and biological factors associated with psychological disorders.

What is sensation?

Sensory information received through systems such as sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.

What is perception?

Experience of the world which is influenced by where we focus
our attention, our previous experiences, and our cultural backgrounds

Two people look at the same ambiguous image, but one sees a duck and the other sees a rabbit. Why might this happen?

The sensory information is the same, but their perceptions can differ.

What does developmental psychology study?

the physical and mental attributes of aging and maturation.

What are examples of developmental changes psychologists study?

• Moral Reasoning

• Cognitive Skills

• Social Skills

Jean Piaget is famous for what?

is famous for his theories regarding changes in cognitive ability that occur as we move from infancy to adulthood.

A psychologist studies how a child's reasoning abilities change from early childhood to adolescence. Which branch is this?

Developmental psychology.

What does personality psychology study?

Patterns of behavior and thought that are relatively unique to individuals.

What kinds of processes can personality psychologists study?

Conscious and unconscious thinking and personality traits.

What is the Five Factor Model?

A model that describes personality using five broad dimensions of personality traits.

What does social psychology study?

How individuals interact and relate with others and how such interactions can affect behavior.

Give examples of topics studied by social psychologists.

Prejudice, attraction, interpersonal conflict, and obedience.

A psychologist studies how peer pressure affects someone's behavior. Which branch is most relevant?

Social psychology.

What does health psychology study?

how individual health is directly related or affected by biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences.

What is the biopsychosocial model?

A model proposing that health and illness result from interactions among biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.

A researcher studies how stress, genetics, and social support interact to influence a person's health. What approach is being used?

The biopsychosocial model.

What does clinical psychology focus on?

Focuses on diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and problematic patterns of behavior.

What does cognitive-behavioral therapy consider?

take cognitive processes and behaviors into account when providing psychotherapy. This is one of several strategies that may be used by
practicing clinical psychologists

What is industrial-organizational psychology?

• Branch that applies psychological theories, principles and research to
  industrial and organizational settings.

• Involves issues related to personnel management, organizational structure and workplace environment.

What does sports and exercise psychology study?

• Focus on psychological aspects regarding sports and physical performance.

• Study includes motivation, performance related anxiety, and general mental well being.

What is forensic psychology?

• Branch of psychology dealing with justice system.

• Tasks of Forensic Psychologists include assessment of individuals' mental competency to stand in trial, sentencing and treatment suggestions, and advisement regarding eyewitness testimonies.

• This field of psychology requires a strong understanding of the legal system.

What level of education do many psychology careers require?

Many careers require a master's or doctoral degree, although some psychology-related careers are available with a bachelor's degree.

What are some career possibilities related to psychology?

• Teaching

• Research

• Clinical psychologist

• Counseling psychologist

• Social Work

• Corporate and Marketing
  jobs