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    This document provides an introduction to psychology and discusses key concepts about the field. It outlines that psychology uses scientific methods and evidence rather than just beliefs to understand human behavior. It explains that psychological theories are based on tested evidence from studies. Finally, it describes the scientific method that psychologists use to ask questions, form hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and communicate results, with peer review helping to ensure quality.

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    CHAPTER 1

    Finding Out About People


    Lecturer: Mrs. Leigh Johnstone

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    USING PSYCHOLOGY IN
    YOUR CAREER
     Beyond Psychotherapy
     Psychology offers diverse career paths beyond “psychotherapy”.
     Essential in fields like health, education, business, and social development.

     A Foundation for Various Professions


     Skills in understanding and analysing human behaviour are applicable in many settings: schools, hospitals, prisons,
    businesses, and more.
     Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) degree for a career as a registered counsellor.

     How to Become A Psychologist In SA


     Step 1: Bachelors degree majoring in psychology (3 years)
     Step 2: Honours degree in Psychology (1 year)
     Step 3: Master’s degree in psychology (1 year)
     Step 4: Complete a recognised internship (1 year)
     Step 5: Write the National Professional Board examination (need min of 70% to pass)
     Step 6: Register with Health Professions Council of SA as a psychologist.
     Step 7: Pay a registration fee of approx. R2500 a year and show evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

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    CHAPTER 1 OBJECTIVES
    At the end of this chapter, you should be able to;
     Understand that psychology is a system of beliefs
     Understand how theories develop and how to evaluate evidence supporting
    them
     Understand the use of terminology in psychology and its implications
     Explain the importance of ethical practice in psychology and what comprises
    ethical behaviour
     Describe the history of the discipline of psychology
     Describe the main schools of thought in contemporary psychology
     Understand that knowledge in psychology emerges from specific sociocultural
    contexts and that a critical perspective and caution are needed in applying
    knowledge across diverse cultural contexts.
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    PSYCHOLOGY QUIZ
    Are these ideas true or false?
    1. Brain activity almost stops at various times during sleep. True or False?
    2. Punishment is the most effective way of teaching new habits. True or False?
    3. Intelligence is completely inherited from ones parents. True or False?
    4. Highly intelligent people are also usually highly creative. True or False?
    5. Stress is almost always bad for you. True or False?
    6. Those who threaten suicide rarely actually commit suicide. True or False?

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    INTRODUCTION TO
    PSYCHOLOGY
    Myths vs. Facts
     People often believe things like "all politicians are corrupt" or "men are more
    logical than women." But are they true?
     Psychology helps us find what's really true – through careful study

    More Than Just Beliefs


     Psychology isn't just opinions. It's a science about our thoughts, feelings and
    actions.
     It teaches us to question and test our ideas about people, using real evidence.

    Learning from Experts


     In psychology, it's not enough to accept something because an expert says it.
    Psychologists see how they found their ideas and if these ideas match what
    happens in real life.

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    HOW IS PSYCHOLOGY
    DIFFERENT?
    How does Psychology differ from other systems of
    belief about people?
     Psychologists are concerned not only with what
    we know about people, but also with how we
    come to know these things.
     Psychological theories are based on evidence.
     Specific Method is used to study human
    behaviour

    The Scientific Method

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    THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
    Steps in the scientific method:
    Ask a question.
    Do background research.
    Formulate a hypothesis.
    Collect data.
    Analyse the data.
    Communicate the results

    Peer Reviewing: An important method ensuring quality


    in published psychological information where
    articles/books are read and evaluated by a group of
    experts

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