What is Psychology?
Class 11 · Psychology · 10 Questions
What is behaviour? Give examples of overt and covert behaviour.
How can you distinguish scientific psychology from the popular notions about the discipline of psychology?
Give a brief account of the evolution of psychology.
What are the problems for which collaboration of psychologists with other disciplines can be fruitful? Take any two problems to explain.
Differentiate between (a) a psychologist and a psychiatrist (b) a counsellor and a clinical psychologist.
Describe some of the areas of everyday life where understanding of psychology can be put to practice.
How can knowledge of the field of environmental psychology be used to promote environment friendly behaviour?
In terms of helping solve an important social problem such as crime, which branch of psychology do you think is most suitable. Identify the field and discuss the concerns of the psychologists working in this field.
This chapter tells you about several professionals in the field of psychology. Contact a psychologist who fits into one of the categories and interview the person. Have a list of questions prepared beforehand. Possible questions could be: (i) What kind of education is necessary for your particular job? (ii) Which college/university would you recommend for the study of this discipline? (iii) Are there many jobs available today in your area of work? (iv) What would a typical day at work be like for you – or is there no such thing as “typical”? (v) What motivated you to enter this line of work? Write a report of your interview and include your specific reactions.
Go to the library or some bookstore or surf the internet and obtain names of some books (fiction/non-fiction or films), which have reference to applications of psychology. Prepare a report giving a brief synopsis.