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Introduction to Psychology: Exploring Human Behavior and its Applications, Resumos de Psicologia

A comprehensive overview of the field of psychology, exploring its core concepts, subfields, and applications. It delves into the importance of studying psychology, highlighting its relevance to understanding human behavior, mental health, and societal interactions. The document also discusses various specializations within psychology, such as counseling, clinical, educational, forensic, social, developmental, quantitative, and organizational psychology, providing insights into their unique focuses and contributions to the field. It further explores the potential career paths in psychology, emphasizing the importance of education and training for different roles. The document concludes by highlighting the value of online learning platforms like edx for exploring psychology and its diverse applications.

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Clase asincrónica de fecha 21/03/24
Responder a las siguientes preguntas:
a) ¿Cual es la fuente del texto?
b) Haga un breve comentario de qué le sugiere cada imagen del texto.
c)Mencione los elementos paratextuales que puede encontrar en el texto.
d) Interprete las siguientes frases sustantivas e indique cual es el núcleo en cada una de ellas:
- Human behavior
-Physical development
- Social work
- Individual mental health
-Mental processes
e) Clasifique los siguientes sustantivos. ¿Qué tienen en común?
-healthcare
- workplkace
-wellness
- subfields
f) Interpretar las siguientes oraciones:
Counseling psychology: A focus on the developmental, interpersonal, and personal functions
across the lifespan.
Clinical psychology: Integration of psychology and medical treatment methods for mental
health issues.
Educational psychology: Integration of psychology and the learning process.
Forensic psychology: Supports the judicial system and criminal recovery.
Social psychology: The application of psychology to understand how humans perceive
themselves within larger society.
Developmental psychology: A focus on the development of human beings and human
behavior across the lifespan.
Quantitative psychology: The integration of psychology with quantitative research methods.
Organizational psychology: The study of human behavior in the workplace, including
critical thinking and decision making as an organization.
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Clase asincrónica de fecha 21/03/ Responder a las siguientes preguntas: a) ¿Cual es la fuente del texto? b) Haga un breve comentario de qué le sugiere cada imagen del texto. c)Mencione los elementos paratextuales que puede encontrar en el texto. d) Interprete las siguientes frases sustantivas e indique cual es el núcleo en cada una de ellas:

  • Human behavior -Physical development
  • Social work
  • Individual mental health -Mental processes e) Clasifique los siguientes sustantivos. ¿Qué tienen en común? -healthcare
  • workplkace -wellness
  • subfields f) Interpretar las siguientes oraciones:
    • Counseling psychology: A focus on the developmental, interpersonal, and personal functions across the lifespan.
    • Clinical psychology: Integration of psychology and medical treatment methods for mental health issues.
    • Educational psychology: Integration of psychology and the learning process.
    • Forensic psychology: Supports the judicial system and criminal recovery.
    • Social psychology: The application of psychology to understand how humans perceive themselves within larger society.
    • Developmental psychology: A focus on the development of human beings and human behavior across the lifespan.
    • Quantitative psychology: The integration of psychology with quantitative research methods.
    • Organizational psychology: The study of human behavior in the workplace, including critical thinking and decision making as an organization.

Why Is It Important to Study Psychology?

Mooc Blog Team Dec 16, 2021 7:28:03 PM Psychology sheds light on human behavior and helps us understand why we act the way we do. The field offers insights into our human experiences, helps us connect with others, and can mean the difference between a life well-lived and a life of challenges. A psychology degree can lead to a rewarding career in social science. Let's explore why psychology is an essential part of your studies and how you can transition to a career if you find out it's right for you.

What is psychology and why is psychology important?

Psychology is the study of human behavior. It has roots in healthcare and the scientific method, helping uncover the processes of the mind. Through research and observation, psychologists can help answer questions about the brain's mysteries and improve mental health standards for communities. Psychology studies offer new perspectives on human development, and it's not all about the physical process. Students in the field explore:

  • How the physical development of the body and brain work together.
  • The role of environmental influences on human development and behavior.
  • Causes and treatments of mental illness

Why study psychology?

There is so much we don't know about human behavior and the brain that powers it. The more we understand human brains, the more we can unlock the inner lives of other animals and even plant life. Psychology is also helping in other fields as well—for instance, artificial intelligence and cognitive science. Learning about how brains process data, respond to stimuli, and take in information can help us build efficient machines with human-like characteristics. We may even crack the final barrier between humans and machines. Some psychology specializations offer insight into human well-being in communities:

  • Social work
  • Workplace wellness
  • Individual mental health
  • Education Many specializations help individual psychological health via medical interventions, counseling, and coaching. Other specializations involve engaging in psychological research to answer questions and find solutions to challenges.

Why do so many students study psychology?

People love to learn about themselves and the people around them. Many students are drawn to psychology because of the opportunity to learn about others while discovering more about their own lives. The field’s many subfields and specializations are also designed to match a student’s unique strengths and interests. With the right education and training, whether that means an online certification or a graduate degree, students become equipped with the knowledge and skills to:

  • Help themselves and others overcome challenges in mental processes.
  • Aid in psychology research.
  • Make a difference in everyday life.

Where can I learn psychology online?

Psychology is a common online major for undergraduate students. They may also have online options for graduate degrees in the field. edX offers online psychology courses. Learners can explore different specializations in the field of psychology for free or take official credit. Courses take place online, and students can begin their studies for free or pay a fee to earn verified certificates. Other options include XSeries pathways and a MicroMasters program in Organizational Psychology. These are designed and delivered in partnership with leaders in the field of psychology and education.

Explore careers in psychology with edX

Students can learn to be better communicators, understand human behavior, and build foundational knowledge of their own brains. The psychology field offers research opportunities and the chance to grow as knowledge improves. It's an opportunity to help others and contribute to critical research. There's no better way to start exploring psychology than with the edX platform.