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Psychology is an exciting field: exotic, surprising and challenging. Psychology is about each of us. It asks us to adopt a reflective attitude as we ask, "How can we step outside of ourselves to look objectively at how we live, think, feel and act?" Psychology is about people, you and me and those around us. It wil give you insight as to why we do things. It can help you to better understand yourself and others.
 
Importantly, regardless of your career field, whether it's in the area of technology, Allied health, criminal justice, or something else, you will come in contact with people and will have to deal with them appropriately. The study of psychology will help you do just that.

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The Learning Objectives Addressed Today Were:

 

1. Differentiate between science and pseudo-science.

a. What is pseudo-psychology?

b. Types and characteristics.

2. Outline the characteristics of Psychology and make it a science.

a. Main focus

b. Definition

c. Overt & covert behavior

d. Research

3. Summarize the various schools of psychology and their influences upon approaches to explaining behavior.

a. Behaviorism, Functionaalism, Structuralism, Psychoanalysis, Gestalt; their founders and characteristics.

b. Goals, Perspectives, and Specialties.

 

 

© 2014 Midwest Institute General Education Psychology.

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