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What are the 4 types of learning styles?
- Visual/Verbal
- Visual/non Verbal (pictures)
- Auditory
- Tactile
what are the types of degrees you can get in college? And how many years is it to get each one?
- AA (2yrs)
- B.A or B.S (4yrs)
- M.A or M.S(7-8yrs)
- PH.d(12yrs)
what are the belief systems?
- Scientific
- Religious
- Metaphysical
- Cultural
what is the scientific belief system?
- -based on observable phenomena
- -can be measured(in numbered)
- -results can be replicated
what is the religious belief system?
- -based on "faith"
- -words from religious leaders
- writing from religious leaders
- Examples:
- -afterlife
- -pastlife
- -gods
what is metaphysical belief system?
- -based on "belief"
- -personal experience with phenomena
- Examples:
- -aliens
- -ghosts
what is the cultural belief system?
- -based on family practices
- -usually "raised" with these ideas
what is the definition of psychology?

the science of behavior and mental processes
what do psychologist do for a living?
- -apply scientific method to study of human behavior
- -study of human mind
- -2 different types
- -clinical/counseling
- -reserch/teaching
what is the difference b/w clinical and reserch psychologist?
- clinical:
- -help ppl solve personal problems
- -treat/cure mental behavior
- reserch:
- -conduct scientific studies to understand human behavior
- -teaches at colleges and universities
what are the diferences b/w a clinical psycoloigist and a pshyiatrist?

one can prescibe meds and the other one cant
what are the contemporary perspectives of psychology?

biopsychological, psychodymanic, Behavioral, Cognitive, Sociocultural, Humanistic, Evolutionary

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Psych Test 1

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Psych Study Guide 1

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2010-03-02T06:51:42Z

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