Psychology Semester 2 2016

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What is psychology the study of?

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Psychologyis the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes in humans.

Psychologistsattempt to determine what is going on inside a person’s mind by observing theirbehaviour.

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Why is it considered a science?

Back 2

It follows principles of planning and conducting reseach

Front 3

Compare and contrast psychologists and psychiatrists- years studying

Back 3

Years study- psych 4 year bachelor + 2 years postgraduate- 6 years

psychiatrist- 6 years medical, 1 year intern, 1 year medical officer, 5 years study under psychiatrist- 13 years

Front 4

Compare and contrast psychologists and psychiatrists

Back 4

psychologist- treats through councelling and therapy techniques

Psychiatrist- Qualified doctor who specialises in prevention of mental illness. Can perform medical procedures and administer medication

Front 5

What is a forensic psychologist?

Back 5

The study of psychology inside the legal system.

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What is social psychology?

Back 6

Focuses on social aspects including how we think and interact with others

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What is organisational psychology?

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Focuses on aspects of behavior in work settings

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What is councelling psychology?

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Focuses on assisting people with many personal life issues that do not involve with mental illness

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What is clinical psychology?

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Focuses on the diagnosis, cause and treatment of people with mental illness

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What is educational psychology?

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Focuses on all aspects of schooling including learning stratagies

Front 11

What is confidentiality in ethics?

Back 11

theresearcher must not disclose any private information for any purpose other thanwhich it was given to them. Participantshave a right to privacy.

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What is voluntary participation?

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Voluntaryparticipation – participants must voluntarily consent to be involved in a study– they cannot be forced. The researchermust also ensure that no negative consequences are experienced.

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What is withdrawal rights?

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participantshave a right to withdraw from a study at any time without a reason.

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What is informed consent?

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information must be given to participants about the purpose, methods,risks and benefits of the research. Consent can be obtained orally or inwritten form. For children, parents or guardians must give consent

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What is deception?

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whenparticipant’s are deliberately misled or not fully informed about the research.This is done to avoid influencing the study due to potential benefits

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What is debriefing?

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participant’s understanding of the research must be clarified as soon as possible after it is conducted. Explain the purpose of the research and why they were deceived (if they were)

Front 17

Name the lobes of the brain?

Back 17

cerebellum, frontal lobe, occiptal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe

Front 18

Diagram of the brain

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blue- frontal lobe

yellow- parietal lobe

red- occiptal lobe

green- temporal lobe

grey- cerebellum

Front 19

Frontal lobe functions?

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Higher mental functioning, motor control, emotion, personality

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Broca area- where is it and what is its function?

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It is in the left frontal lobe and responsible for speech

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What is parietal lobe responsibe for?

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Touch, pressure, pain, temperature and body movement

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What is the temporal lobe responsible for?

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Auditory perception, language comprehension , emotional control/ response, visual perception (identification), memory

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What is wernicks area and where is it located?

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Temporal lobe- responsible for comprehension and interpretation of speech

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What is the occiptal lobe responsible for?

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Sensation and perception of visual stimuli and detects light.