Psy 121 uncg - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Psychology the science of human behavior and mental processes What do Psychologists study? Observable behavior, and mental processes What kinds of settings/jobs do psychologists work in? teaching, researching, consulting, and counseling. Experimental Psychologist: Usually work at universities, Some at hospitals/clinics, Produce research on behavior Applied Psychologist Corporations, hospitals, clinics, Practical problem solving, Provide services to the public List some branches of Psy...

Four Approaches 1.Psychodynamic 2.Humanistic 3.Social-Cognitive- only in the book 4.Trait Approaches Psychodynamic: Sigmund Freud Dynamic = motion / change Important role of unconscious mind Freud's Theory of Mind 3 Parts: ID: seeks immediate pleasure SUPEREGO: try to behave nicely EGO: reality principle Defense Mechanisms Ego prevents anxiety by making the id's desires more socially appropriate. Are unconscious and pathological. Repression: Expend energy to avoid a thought Projec...