KULIAH ONLINE PSIKOLOGI: KONSEP PSIKOLOGI

Summary

In this lecture, Atika Rahmawati SKP Mkep from Jember University introduces the concept of psychology, explaining its two branches: theoretical and applied psychology. Theoretical psychology focuses on mental activities like intelligence and emotions, while applied psychology uses these concepts to improve everyday life, including in nursing. She covers six types of psychology: developmental, personality, social, educational, differential, and psychopathology. She also highlights four application fields: psychodiagnostic, clinical, corporate, and educational psychology. The lecture concludes with a discussion on psychological tests and their purpose in understanding human behavior.

Takeaways

• 😀 Psychology is defined as the science that studies the soul (psyche) and its processes, actions, and background.
• 😀 The two main branches of psychology are theoretical psychology (focused on mental processes) and applied psychology (focused on real-world applications).
• 😀 Theoretical psychology studies topics like intelligence, feelings, motives, and general behavior.
• 😀 Applied psychology takes theories and methods from theoretical psychology and applies them to real-life human interactions.
• 😀 There are six main types of psychology: Developmental, Personality, Social, Educational, Differential, and Psychopathology.
• 😀 Developmental psychology studies human psychological development across different life stages, from childhood to adulthood.
• 😀 Personality psychology examines human typology and personality structure, helping to understand individual differences in traits.
• 😀 Social psychology explores how people behave in social settings and groups, focusing on social influence and interactions.
• 😀 Educational psychology looks at human behavior in educational contexts and focuses on learning processes and student guidance.
• 😀 Psychopathology focuses on abnormal psychological conditions, including mental health disorders and how they affect individuals.
• 😀 The four fields of applied psychology include psychodiagnostics, clinical psychology, corporate psychology, and educational psychology.
• 😀 Psychological tests, or 'psychotests,' aim to assess individual abilities, personality traits, and problem-solving skills.
• 😀 There are two types of psychological tests: optimal performance tests (assessing best abilities) and typical performance tests (assessing behaviors and attitudes).
• 😀 Additional psychological tests include intelligence tests, personality tests, aptitude tests, and interest tests, each measuring different aspects of an individual.

Q & A

What is the definition of psychology according to the script?

Psychology is defined as a science that studies the soul, its symptoms, processes, and backgrounds. The term 'psychology' comes from the Greek words 'psyche' (soul) and 'logos' (science).

What are the two main scopes of psychology mentioned in the transcript?

The two main scopes of psychology are theoretical psychology and applied psychology.

What is theoretical psychology, and what does it focus on?

Theoretical psychology focuses on describing and investigating psychic activities like intelligence, feelings, motives, and more. It explores human behavior in a theoretical context.

What does applied psychology involve?

Applied psychology involves the application of theoretical psychology concepts and methods to real-life human behaviors and situations, such as in fields like nursing.

What are the six types of psychology according to Yohana in 2012?

The six types of psychology are Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Differential Psychology, and Psychopathology.

What does Developmental Psychology focus on?

Developmental Psychology focuses on the development of human psychic activities, including child, youth, adult, and parental psychology.

What is Personality Psychology concerned with?

Personality Psychology describes the typology and structure of human personality, including different types and structures of personality.

What does Social Psychology study?

Social Psychology studies human behavior in social situations, such as group dynamics and mass behavior.

What is the role of educational psychology in the context of nursing?

Educational Psychology in nursing focuses on studying and applying psychological principles to the educational and learning processes of students in the nursing field.

What are the four fields of psychology based on application?

The four fields of psychology based on application are Psychodiagnostic, Clinical Psychology, Corporate Psychology, and Educational Psychology.

What are the two main types of psychological tests, and how do they differ?

The two main types of psychological tests are the Optimal Performance Test, which assesses an individual's optimal abilities, and the Typical Performance Test, which evaluates attitudes, feelings, and situational reactions.

What is the purpose of psychological tests (psychotests)?

Psychological tests are conducted to help individuals better understand themselves, accept their conditions objectively, express various aspects of themselves, and use the results for problem-solving and decision-making.

What types of psychological tests are mentioned in the transcript?

The types of psychological tests mentioned include Intelligence Tests, Personality Tests, Aptitude Tests, and Interest Tests.

What is the focus of Intelligence Tests in psychological assessments?

Intelligence Tests focus on measuring general abilities, such as the ability to focus on problems, adapt to challenges, and provide critical thinking.

How does the Aptitude Test differ from other psychological tests?

The Aptitude Test measures an individual's ability to think, reason, and work with numbers, predicting their performance in tasks requiring cognitive skills.

What is the main goal of Psychopathology as a type of psychology?

Psychopathology studies abnormal psychological conditions, focusing on understanding human activities and behaviors associated with abnormal psychological states.