answer the following questions

Module 1.1: Psychologist’s Goals

. (pgs. 1-15) text book: Kalat, J.W. (2016). Introduction to Psychology (11 th Ed.).

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What is psychology?

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What does the study of psychology allow you to do? What does it not allow you to do?

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What are the three general statements used to describe principles of psychology?

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What is Free Will? What is Determinism? How does each affect the study of psychology?

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What is the Mind-Body Problem? How does it influence the field of psychology?

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Describe the issue of Nature versus Nurture. How do you think it affects the field of psychology?

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Describe each of the following career paths in psychology. Be sure to include a description of how each

path uses psychology in their work.

Clinical Psychologist

Psychiatrist

Psychoanalyst

Clinical Social Worker

Counseling Psychologist

Forensic Psychologist

Industrial/Organizational Psychologist

Human Factors Specialist

Military Psychologist

School Psychologist

Developmental Psychologist

Learning and Motivation Psychologist

Cognitive Psychologist

Behavioral Neuroscientist

Evolutionary Psychologist

Social Psychologist

Cross-Cultural Psychologist