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Overview of Psychology : 

Overview of Psychology Dr. Robert Kaleta Introductory Psychology University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

What is Psychology? : 

2 What is Psychology? Psychology is the study of behavior and the mind. Psychology is: The science that studies behavior and the physiological and cognitive processes that underlie it, and The profession that applies the knowledge of this science to practical problems.

Topics in Introductory Psychology : 

3 Topics in Introductory Psychology Common misunderstanding Only psychological disorders and personality Wide variety of topics are addressed Research methodologies, perception, biology, sleep, learning, development, emotion, personality, motivation, stress, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, and social behavior.

Determinants of Behavior : 

4 Determinants of Behavior

Determinants of Behavior : 

5 Determinants of Behavior Factors that affect your performance in this class Dispositional Intelligence Achievement motivation Biological factors Situational Family responsibilities Teacher’s style Work schedule Use of technology

Levels of Analysis : 

6 Levels of Analysis

Key Themes : 

7 Key Themes Psychology is empirical Video clip Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior Sociability – Reaction Range Behavior is determined by multiple causes Performance in course

Key Themes : 

8 Key Themes Our experience of the world is highly subjective Psychology is theoretically diverse Depression Psychology evolves in a sociocultural context Freud’s theory of personality

Determinants of Behavior : 

9 Determinants of Behavior Factors that affect your performance in this class Dispositional Intelligence Achievement motivation Biological factors Situational Family responsibilities Teacher’s style Work schedule Use of technology

Heredity/Environment Influence - Sociability : 

10 Heredity/Environment Influence - Sociability Low High Biological Potential Actual Behavior

Heredity/Environment Influence - Sociability : 

11 Heredity/Environment Influence - Sociability Low High Biological Potential Actual Behavior