Module 1- KIN 150

psychologist

a regulated term- educated and trained to diagnose and treat serious psychological dysfunctions

sport psychology consultant

teaches skills that enhance and athletes performance and well-being; typically have graduated with a degree in kinesiology/psychology

mental health

a state of well-being; can cope with normal stressors, work productively, and realizes their personal potential

mental illness

a mental disorder, making an individual experience alterations in thinking, mood, and/or behaviour, causing distress

depression

major depressive episode- lasts 2 or more weeks

anxiety

range of disorders; exaggerated symptoms present for 6 or more months

code of ethics that psychology professionals should follow

1. respect for dignity of persons (respect privacy and confidentiality)

2. responsible caring (ensure they are qualified in the service they offer)

3. integrity in relationships (being honest and unbiased)

4. responsibility to society (act with a sense of duty to avoid harm)

what are ethics

moral principals and standards of relationship between a psychologist/SPC and client

psychologist/SPC’s overarching responsibility

at best, assist; at worst, do no harm

construct

idea/topic being studied

theory

specific relationships amongst several constructs; a general explanation

hypothesis

prediction of relationships between constructs

quantitative research

counting numbers, amounts, eg. step counters, personality inventories

qualitative

understanding experiences and subjective meaning, eg. interviews, observations

independent variable

the predictor or cause of the relationship

dependent variable

the outcome/consequence of the relationship

mediator mechanism

how/why does the IV impact the DV?

key points of how psychologists research

they focus on a degree, not all or nothing. they also don’t “prove” things, they use evidence

ABC’s of psychological outcomes:

• affective: emotional response impacting moods and feelings

• behavioural: behavioural/observable response

• cognitive: thoughts and mental processes on situations