Psych Intro

• Psychology


  The Study of the mind, brain and behaviour
• Scientifc Method


  Basic method of making observations, gathering data, testing hypothesis and interpretating results
• Philosphy


  Method of understanding behaviour through logic and reasoning
• Dualism


  Mind is seperate from the body + concious awarness
• Monism


  Body + mind are the same system
• Free Will


  Making desicions to act a certain way
• Determinism


  Internal and external forces, influence person's control
• Structural Approach


  A psychological approach = break down conscious into smaller elements
• Functional approach


  A psychological approach = people's interctions/conscious adaptations to social environment
• 3 main philosphers debate

  1. Free Will vs determinism

  2. Mind vs Body

  3. Nature vs Nurture
• Nature


  Based on Genetics/heredity + CANNOT be improved
• Nurture


  Environmental, human interactions influence + Serious illness/trauma can influence
• What are some variabiles for Nature + Nurture

  Poor Diet

  Diabilities

  Community/enivronment