Psychology introductory notes
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PSYC1001 ? Notes Introduction & Psych Perspectives What is Psychology? Psychology is the scientific investigation of mental (thinking, remembering and feeling) and behaviour. Understanding a person requires attention to the individual?s biology, psychological experience and cultural context. Behaviour ? Overt (observable) actions; Physiological correlates of actions Mental Processes ? Thoughts (memories, imagery, concepts); Emotions (fear, happiness, anger, arousal); interactions between the two (e.g. decision making) Graduate Attributes: Knowledge and understanding of psychology, including major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends Appreciation, application and evaluation of basic research methods in psychology.