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Mid Term Review
SAQ 1
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
10/12/2013

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Define psychology
Definition

The scientific study of mind (thought) and

behavior (action).

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Sigmund Freud
Definition

1856-1939

 

Pioneered the the therory of psychodynamic psychology.

 

Believed that psychological problems were the result of surpressed childhood trama.

 

Believed that these tramas could be accessed from the unconcess state by interpreting dreams and hypnosis.

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Biological level of psychology
Definition

Study of psychology at the molecular level such as genes,neurons, neurotranmitters, and hormones.

 

ie. Depression is in part geneically influened

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Psychological level of psychology
Definition

The study at the individual level a specific persons thoughts (mind) and actions (behavior).

 

ie. A depressed person internalizes event negitively

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Social level of psychology
Definition

The study at the cultural level. Relations between large social groups, countries, societies, or orgenizations.

 

ie. Woman and percieved tho expirence more depresion then men in cilical studies.

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Extra Credit Feilds of Psychology
Definition

Environmental psychology

Psychology of Law

Behavioral economics

Music Thereapy

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