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a cultural movement embracing human empowerment and rejecting traditionalism as outdated.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