What is 'psychology', anyway?
You are starting a two-year course in a subject area that you might know quite a bit about if you took PEP in Grade 10, or you might know very little. Maybe someone in your family works in this field, maybe you know someone who has talked to a psychologist to get help or advice with something, or maybe you have zero experience with this topic but you are just really interested in it, based on what you've heard or seen. In your notes, please start a subheading: Activity 2. Take five minutes to reflect in your notes about what your experience has been so far with 'psychology'.
Now, using formal voice, consider what you know and write your own definition of 'psychology'. Imagine you have been asked to contribute an updated definition to the Oxford English Dictionary. Don't worry about being right or wrong - just think about what you know about psychology and apply this knowledge to the definition. Add this definition to your notes for Activity 2. We will go through the definitions together in class and discuss common ideas that arise.
Now, look at the cartoon below. What message do you feel is sent through this presentation of a 'psychological moment' between a patient and psychologist. Add to your notes for Activity 2. You could comment on what is said, how they are seated, gender...whatever you feel is relevant. Remember this image for the thinking you will do in the next section - it is born out of one of the figures you will see!
Now, using formal voice, consider what you know and write your own definition of 'psychology'. Imagine you have been asked to contribute an updated definition to the Oxford English Dictionary. Don't worry about being right or wrong - just think about what you know about psychology and apply this knowledge to the definition. Add this definition to your notes for Activity 2. We will go through the definitions together in class and discuss common ideas that arise.
Now, look at the cartoon below. What message do you feel is sent through this presentation of a 'psychological moment' between a patient and psychologist. Add to your notes for Activity 2. You could comment on what is said, how they are seated, gender...whatever you feel is relevant. Remember this image for the thinking you will do in the next section - it is born out of one of the figures you will see!
Now that you have some time to reflect on what 'psychology' means, it is time to gather some formal definitions. Please research three formal definitions (below) of the term 'psychology'. Please do not alter the definition you have already written! Analyze what you feel the three definitions have in common and add a brief reflection to your notes. When you are ready, please move to 'Who's Who?' so we can put some faces to psychology!