The Word 'Psychology' Comes from Two Greek Roots That Mean

question 129

Multiple Choice

The word 'psychology' comes from two Greek roots that mean

• A)knowledge and mind.
• B)emotion and mind.
• C)emotion and spirit.
• D)mind and emotion
• E)knowledge and spirit.

Distinguish between different learning and motivation theories such as the law of effect, reinforcement theory, and self-efficacy theory.

Identify the role and effects of vicarious modeling in learning and performance improvement.

Apply principles of operant conditioning to manage and modify workplace behaviours effectively.

Understand the significance and application of immediate and contingent reinforcement in the workplace.

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Definitions:

Intelligence Quotient

A measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test, expressed as a ratio of the individual's mental age to their chronological age, multiplied by 100.

Context

The situation or circumstances surrounding a behavior. Context is what gives behavior its meaning and is the determinant as to whether behavior is viewed as appropriate or inappropriate.

Mental "Illness"

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often diagnosed based on patterns of symptoms.

Mental "Disorder"

A term describing a wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often impacting an individual's ability to function in daily life.