PSY1011 Study Guide - Final Guide: Peer Pressure, Endocrine System, Positive Psychology
8 Aug 2018
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Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour thoughts, consciousness, memory, cognition, higher order thinking: different for each individual. Inter-relationships (mind, brain and behaviour are all related. Just because you think something doesn"t mean you act on it: cultural differences (eg. thumbs up in some cultures is offensive) Positive psychology is a modern branch of psychology that focuses on people"s positive experiences and characteristics and how they can be the best they can be. Rel bw brain, ns & endocrine system with behaviour. Examines mental abilities such as sensation and perception, learning and memory, thinking, consciousness, creativity and intelligence. How behaviour and mental processes change over a lifetime and the causes and effects of these changes. Examines many areas of growth (cognitive, social, intellectual, emotional, etc) Applies to parenting techniques, evaluating child care, preserving mental capacity in elderly people. Causes and treatment of mental disorders and abnormal behaviour.
