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Psychology Unit 1: History and Approaches ***In your notebook, each page needs to have

Psychology Unit 1: History and Approaches ***In your notebook, each page needs to have the day’s unit/topic and date at the top. ***The first entry for the day will always be the Learning Target and Bellwork Q and A Bellwork: • Since the end of the school day yesterday, what are three good things (big or small) that have happened to you or around you? Learning Target: today we will explain what psychology is and list and describe the major occupations and subfields of psychology

Have you ever wondered … Why do I like the people, food, or music

Have you ever wondered … Why do I like the people, food, or music that I like? Or, why do I NOT like certain things or have an irrational fear of certain things, like spiders, heights, or public speaking? Why do I feel a sudden boost in mood when my favorite song comes on the radio? Why did I cheat on my test… my diet, my boyfriend or my girlfriend? Why do I get so tired or maybe bored in a certain class? (of course not in psychology though)

Or… Have you ever wondered? Are first-born children more driven to achieve? Only children?

Or… Have you ever wondered? Are first-born children more driven to achieve? Only children? The middle child? Does handwriting offer any clues to my personality? Do my dreams really mean anything? Does hypnosis really work? Why my family or my relationships look so dysfunctional at times & what to do about it?

What is Psychology? Psyche – meaning the soul Logos – referring to the study

What is Psychology? Psyche – meaning the soul Logos – referring to the study of a subject “The study of the mind. ” Has a foundation in philosophy & physiology Psychology is defined as the scientific study of the behavior of individuals & their mental processes.

What is the engine of Psychology?

What is the engine of Psychology?

Big Issues in Psychology: 1. Stability vs. Change 2. Rationality vs. Irrationality 3. Nature

Big Issues in Psychology: 1. Stability vs. Change 2. Rationality vs. Irrationality 3. Nature vs. Nurture

Stability vs. Change Do we change over time in distinct and universal stages or

Stability vs. Change Do we change over time in distinct and universal stages or do we basically remain the same drooling, slobbering, simple beings of our beginnings? Do these things change? Personality traits, sense of humor, tastes, etc… Can a shy child become the teenage class clown? Do we become adults or are we always just big kids? Do our personalities change in different situations?

Rationality vs. Irrationality Are we wise or not? Why do we do things that

Rationality vs. Irrationality Are we wise or not? Why do we do things that are bad for us when we know they are bad? We screw up, we make mistakes, and we lose sight of good judgment But, we often don’t change behavior, we don’t seem rational

Nature vs. Nurture Am I the way I am because I was born that

Nature vs. Nurture Am I the way I am because I was born that way or because of my surroundings? Biology (genes) vs. Experience Can I ever be like these people, or does nature give me limitations?

Nature vs. Nurture?

Nature vs. Nurture?

You. Tube: Mega. Mind - Nature vs. Nuture?

You. Tube: Mega. Mind - Nature vs. Nuture?

Possible Occupations in Psychology In your groups, you will be given a baggie with

Possible Occupations in Psychology In your groups, you will be given a baggie with various psychology job titles and descriptions for each Your job as a group is to correctly match each job description with its correct title 13 jobs

Subfields of Psychology: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Assess and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. COGNITIVE

Subfields of Psychology: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Assess and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. COGNITIVE AND PERCEPTUAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Study human perception, thinking and memory. COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGISTS Provide counseling services to individuals, groups and organizations (schools, hospitals) to help people cope with problems.

Subfields of Psychology: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Study psychological development at various life stages. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Subfields of Psychology: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Study psychological development at various life stages. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Study how teaching and learning take place. ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGISTS Study how people work best with machines. EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Gather data on how humans and animals respond to their environment through research that involves manipulating variables in a laboratory setting.

Subfields of Psychology: FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS Apply psychological principles to legal issues. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGISTS Examine

Subfields of Psychology: FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS Apply psychological principles to legal issues. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGISTS Examine how various factors affect health and illness, as well as effective ways to control pain or change habits. INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Apply psychological research and principles to the workplace to improve productivity and quality of work life.

Subfields of Psychology: NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS Explore relationships between brain systems and behavior, including issues of

Subfields of Psychology: NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS Explore relationships between brain systems and behavior, including issues of memory, brain injuries, diseases and brain function. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS Work with schools to counsel students and consult with parents and staff. SPORT PSYCHOLOGISTS Work with athletes on issues of anxiety, fear of failure, focus, motivation, and competition.

What’s to Come: Tomorrow, we will start a small project to discover 15 key

What’s to Come: Tomorrow, we will start a small project to discover 15 key figures in psychology We will have our first test on Unit 1 at the end of the month Don’t forget: Notebook check (HW grade)

Exit Slip: What is the difference between nature and nurture? Which do you believe

Exit Slip: What is the difference between nature and nurture? Which do you believe has more effect?

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