1.2.1 - Psychology as a Discipline
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Practice Questions
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Define psychology in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how psychology applies to everyday life.
What is behaviorism?
💡 Hint: Think about how this relates to observable actions.
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What is the primary focus of psychology?
💡 Hint: Consider what areas of study psychology encompasses.
True or False: Psychology strictly studies observable behavior.
💡 Hint: Think about the methods psychologists use.
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How might a clinical psychologist approach treating a patient differently than a developmental psychologist? Discuss the methodologies they might employ.
💡 Hint: Consider what respective focus areas they might examine.
Evaluate the importance of interdisciplinary studies in psychology and provide specific examples of how cooperation with another field can enhance outcomes.
💡 Hint: Recall past discussions about psychology’s relationships with fields like sociology or medicine.
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