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Goals of Psychology
Historical Foundations of Psychology
Why do Humans Act the Way They Do?
Ethics of Psychology
Psychological Testing
ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
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Are Ethics Necessary in Psychology?
Cognitive Development: Human Thought
CONDITIONING: NOT JUST FOR YOUR HAIR
Goals of Psychology

Definitions of Key Terms


PSYCHOLOGY: The scientific study of the behaviour of individuals and their mental processes.

SCIENTIFIC METHOD: A set of orderly steps used to analyze and solve problems by relying on objective research data.

BEHAVIOUR: Observable action; the means by which organisms adjust to their environment.

GOALS OF PSYCHOLOGY

I) DESCRIBING WHAT HAPPENS

II) EXPLAINING WHAT HAPPENS

III) PREDICTING WHAT WILL HAPPEN

IV) CONTROLLING WHAT HAPPENS

V) IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE