Psychology in college by

The brain

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:31:09 UTC

You will need to understand the five different lobes of the brain and what they do.

Approaches

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:34:25 UTC

There are 5 different approaches for trying to explain human behaviour.

Biological Approach

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:35:49 UTC

This uses biology to explain human behaviour with genetics and neurons.

Behaviourist Approach

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:38:43 UTC

Observing human and animal behaviour, measuring and testing to prove theories

Cognitive Approach

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:40:03 UTC

Studying the mind and how people think reflect on their behaviour.

Psychodynamic Approach

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:41:07 UTC

Emphasizes systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behaviour.

Positive Approach

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:42:11 UTC

The belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves.

Assumptions

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:42:48 UTC

For every approach, there are three main assumptions. You'll need to know every one and be able to write about them.

Homework

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:44:38 UTC

There is a 'three strikes and out' system enforced, if you fail to complete three homeworks, you'll be subject to removal off the course.

Homeworks tend to be essays, or research tasks, which (if you pay attention) will be straightforward and easy.

My view

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:46:47 UTC

Personally, I feel that Psychology is the most captivating and interesting science. I really enjoy it and if you're willing to put the work in, it becomes more than just compulsory work. It becomes a hobby.

Freud

304437 — 2015-10-01 10:48:32 UTC

Sigmund Freud is a massive part of developing psychology as a science, he studied human minds more than anyone else. One of his theories is that the mind is 'like an iceberg' and the unconscious mind is so much more than we use.