Psychology Chapter 1 Test Prep.
Empiricism
theory that all knowledge originates from experience. It emphasizes experimentation and observation in order to truly know things
By studying God's _____, guided by _______, psychology should seek understanding of how we are like the animals and how we are unique in our God-likeness.
Natural revelation, Special revelation
Modernism
a cultural movement embracing human empowerment and rejecting traditionalism as outdated. Rationality, industry, and technology were cornerstones of progress and human achievement
Popular psychology
a popular idea that is not supported by actual research evidence in psychology
Cognition
all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating
Affect
appearance of observable emotions
Agnosticism
belief that nothing can be known about whether God exists
Atheism
belief that there is no God
Determinism
every event, including human actions, is caused by previous events in accordance with the natural laws that govern the universe. No free will or real choice
Psychology
literally the study of the soul; modern usage is the scientific study of human ABCs
Philosophy
literally the study of wisdom; one's beliefs about knowledge, truth and the search for it
Behavior
outward actions
Subjective
subject to our worldview and to distortions of a fallen world on our understanding
Psyche
the human soul; modern usage typically refers to the mind
Educational psychology
to develop strategies to improve teaching and learning
School psychology
to test and diagnose learning and academic problems and provide early intervention and crisis intervention services
Objective
we need not fear or avoid the entire discipline
ABCs
Affect Behavior Cognition
Hubris
Claiming that our theological beliefs are superior to, or automatically truer than psychological findings
The five main approaches to psychology
Biological Behavioral Cognitive Psycho-dynamic Humanists
Describe the impact of Darwin's theory of evolution on the study of the psychology
It reduces our consciousness, our morality, our capacity to make decisions and judgments, religious experience, love, altruism that make us human to nothing more than a bunch of neurons doing their thing.
The text named four things psychologists do? Name and describe them
Psychologists observe and describe psychological phenomena Psychologists test theories and hypothesis explaining the phenomena Psychologists attempt to identify the factors that influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors Psychologists develop and implement techniques to predict and change thoughts, feelings, and behavior
What advice does the text offer about a Christian approach to Psychology?
We must maintain a commitment to the authority and inspiration of the Bible and not underestimate the corrupting, distorting, and destructive influence of sin on human thinking. We need to remember that God is Truth and that ultimately there will be no conflict between true psychology and a Christian worldview.
Cognitive psychology
the study of mental processes involved in sensation and perception, learning and memory, decision making, and problem solving
Physical psychology (also called neuroscience)
the study of the brain, how nerve cells communicate and transmit information, and the role of genetics in psychology
Personality psychology
the study of the unique characteristics of people
Describe three helping careers Christians might pursue and the ways that psychology influences those careers.
Counselling-It might affect how you address problem with people Doctor-some physical problem might have emotional cause Pastor-Sadness might be sin problem, not depression
Explain and provide examples of psychology's influence in the culture and in the Christian Church
Americans seek help in mental health every year, and psychology is seen in advertising, business, social work, nursing, or any other career path you might pursue. Also, Psychology is used in child development, parenting practices, moral development, personality are widespread psychological influences in the church
Describe reasons that psychology is controversial among Christians today.
Christians claim that psychology is a dangerous, idolatrous, and ungodly rival religion, and that the study of psychology is tantamount to declaring the Bible inadequate.
Name and describe five of psychology subfields
Cognitive psychologists Physiological psychologists Personality psychologists Developmental psychologists Educational psychologists
Counseling, clinical, and community psychology
the study of the causes of mental and behavioral disorders
Developmental psychology
the study of the changes in behavior and mental processes across the life span
Social psychology
the study of the way that people interact with other people and in groups