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No matter your field of study authors John Cacioppo and Laura Freberg believe that psychology has insights that are relevant to you As a hub science psychology is a discipline whose work provides foundational material for many other scientific fields The authors present a cohesive understanding of the field highlighting connections within psychology as well as between psychology and other disciplines Through DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGYs smart and engaging writing illuminating visuals and sound science youll discover that the field of psychology is larger more diverse more exciting and more relevant than you may have realized Youll also improve your critical thinking skills gain an understanding of research and get a glimpse of the current state of science about the mind. This degree will enable you to combine psychology with studies in another area of interest You will acquire a breadth of knowledge and a repertoire of skills that will make you an effective communicator and problem solver both vital for career prof What is Psychology?. study of how and why humans act as they do. Instead of studying how humans function in cultures or societies, psychology focuses on the individual, and the personal and unique experiences that influence how the individual acts and thinks. Definitions:. Law. : . enforceable body of rules to govern any society . Psychology. : . mental feelings of someone as patients or analysis of mind and their . behaviour. . . Profounder: . Sigmund . freud. Dr Susan Cartwright. Department of Physics and Astronomy. Discovering neutrinos. Routes to scientific discovery:. Accident!. You find something unexpected in your data. For example, gamma-ray bursts (discovered by satellites designed to look for clandestine nuclear tests). 2. See Page 202. for Detailed Objectives. Objectives Overview. Discovering Computers 2014: Chapter 5. 3. See Page 202. for Detailed Objectives. Digital Security Risks. A . digital security risk. . is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to a computer or mobile device hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability. According to the American Psychological Association:. “[Psychologists] study . the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior, and another between the environment and behavior. As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation and . 2. See Page 2 . for Detailed Objectives. Objectives Overview. Discovering Computers: Chapter 1. 3. See Page 2 . for Detailed Objectives. A World of Technology. Because technology changes, you must keep up with the changes to remain digitally . Four “stages” of psychology in the U.S.. Pre-revolution – use of reason to distinguish between God, beliefs, religion, and state.. 1776-1886 – “common sense” philosophers accept feelings and senses as equal to reason.. This perspective grew largely out of frustration with both behaviorism and psychoanalysis.. The focus of psychology should not be on observable behavior and how it can be manipulated (behaviorism).. Nor should it be on unconscious motivation and how to understand it (psychoanalysis).. 2. See Page 202. for Detailed Objectives. Objectives Overview. Discovering Computers 2014: Chapter 5. 3. See Page 202. for Detailed Objectives. Digital Security Risks. A . digital security risk. . is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to a computer or mobile device hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability. According to the American Psychological Association:. “[Psychologists] study . the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior, and another between the environment and behavior. As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation and . Dr. Ines Segert. Anne Merrill. Syllabus Website: faculty.missouri.edu/segerti/1000. Link on Blackboard. Dr. Ines Segert. Constantine . Trela. Syllabus Website: faculty.missouri.edu/segerti/1000. Link on Blackboard. Key Stage: 4. Religions : Judaism. Theme: Shabbat. www.bl.uk/sacred-texts. Image to come . Discovering Sacred Texts. What is Shabbat?. Shabbat (also known as the Sabbath) is central to Jewish life. . The study of people – how they act, react, and interact. Explores areas such as learning, memory, development of children, sport, social behaviour, cognitive processes and human development.. A science. Psychological studies involve the use of...