Any points and tips would be great please. No im not trying to cheat i would just like some advice. Thanx in advance
2006-09-17 03:19:59 · 12 answers · asked by mum2bogey 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Psychology eh! - Great course - did it myself - went on to Criminal Psychology - do that and you have a job for life - as crime is the #1 growing sector in our society... POINTERS: look up everything (words) - you don't quite understand - don't skip over them... be quiet and listen to all, think before you ask a question of your teacher, take notes, practise on your family... When the tests are given, especially those test with multiple answers, REMEMBER - check the FIRST one that you think is correct, don't reread the answers, don't change your mind, do the whole test, and then look over it... it is a PROVEN fact that on these tests, the first answer is usually 99% correct!.. Thanks All Folks! Stay in touch, I'll watch for your questions. Good luck in your endeavours.. (the whole world has gone crazy, get your degree, we NEED YOU!
2006-09-17 03:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by peaches 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi I completed my Psychology Degree back in 1998 - Fantastic degree - somewhat difficult at first as it is one of those subjects where you need to learn the basics first before everything starts to make sense.
One major leauge tip - Psychology is full of bias - lecturers will be biased in their opinions - Don't be afraid when given essay questions to ask the lecturer what they are looking for in a good answer and heres the key - follow their bias i.e Cognitive, gestalt, developmental, Jungian, Freudian.
Major league tip 2 - You are going to hit the wall when you read some of the texts they will come across like garbled nonsense. But, my advice is to percivere with them - You will get through
Major Leauge tip 3 - You are going to have to memorise a lot of Names and dates - I recommend that you obtain a copy of "The Memory Book" by Harry Lorrayne and Jerry Lucas - this is a book that changed the face of my study and helped get me a 2.1
Just to end on one of my favourtie quotes by Gregory 1976 - Perception is not determined by stimulus patterns alone, it is rather a dynamic searching for the best possible interpretaion of data - Perception involves going beyond the given evidence of our senses.
Good Luck
2006-09-19 11:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by Simon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like with any course, stay on top of the reading, read ahead, know what the lecture is going to be about and know the subject matter before you actually attend the lecture, start your assignments early.
Specific to psychology (a course i took in college), try to make a road map of what people had what theories about the mind. Some of them can get confusing.
In general, psychology is thought of to be a *relatively* easier course. I'm sure you'll do well.
2006-09-17 03:24:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in a 100 level, shouldn't be too hard. Depends on how you learn best, of course, but mostly a lot of new words. Memorizing parts of the brain and what they do was hardest for me; I had grouped flash cards that worked decently. Honestly: there's no "trick" to psych courses; they're the same as any other course. Go to class. Read your book. Study some.
2006-09-17 19:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a big white board and each time I came across a quote or piece of information that a though was very important I wrote it on the board, I used different coloured pens for different aspects. I found this really helpful especially just before exam time because it was always there in my bedroom, you end up studying without even realising.
2006-09-17 09:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by joanne v 72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of point and tips do you want and about what?
Psychology is a great field, enjoy what you learn and apply it to your life. If you are interested in it, continue on and get a degree(s) in it.
I have, and it is very fulfilling to help others.
2006-09-17 03:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you understand what A typical behavior is, also read up on the DSM, this system catagorises the different mental illnesses, and is recognised by every mental health organisation around the world.
2006-09-17 03:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep your notes systematic - following the pattern of the lectures
keep up with the reading - again making clear notes - storing them effectively - as you go along.
do not assume that just because they have a book printed their theory is of value - always read critically - thinking is there another plausible explanation?
2006-09-17 03:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carl Jung he is your man for psychology.
Forget Sigmond F what a loser.
Good luck though
AMP.
2006-09-17 03:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by A M P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Psychology-Behaviour-Richard-D-Gross/dp/0340900989
Saw me through my course...
2006-09-17 03:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋