logging in or signing up Psychology Overview Web InF01Prt aSGuest1709 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 109 Category: Science & Tech.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 23, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript 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 You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Psychology Overview Web InF01Prt aSGuest1709 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 109 Category: Science & Tech.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 23, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript 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