1. Introduction.

State the topic.

2. Main Body.

Characteristic features of applied psychology. Justification. Examples.

Characteristic features of «bad» psychology. Justification. Examples.

3. Conclusion.

Advise how to become the informed consumer of psychology.

REVIEW

1. Which of the following is the most accurate definition of psychology?

1. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

2. Psychology is «mental medicine», the major purpose of which is to treat mental problems.

3. Psychology is the study of the mind`s interaction with the environment.

4. Psychology is the scientific study of human thought.

2. Most of present-day psychology has its foundation in

1. Intuition

2. Observation and experimentation

3. Trial and error

4. Metaphysics

3. Match each branch of psychology with the issues or questions posed below.

1. Biopsychology

2. Experimental psychology

3. Cognitive psychology

4. Developmental psychology

5. Personality psychology

6. Health psychology

7. Clinical psychology

8. Counseling psychology

9. Educational psychology

10. School psychology

11. Social psychology

12. Industrial psychology

13. Consumer psychology

1. Joan, a college freshman, is panicking. She needs to learn better organizational skills and study habits to cope with the demands of college.

2. At what age do children generally begin to acquire an emotional attachment to their fathers?

3. It is thought that pornographic films that depict violence against women may prompt aggressive behavior in some men.

4. What chemicals are released in the human body as a result of a stressful event? What are their effects on behavior?

5. John is fairly unique in his manner of responding to crisis situations, with an even temperament and a positive outlook.

6. The general public is more apt to buy products that are promoted by attractive and successful actors.

7. Eight-year old Jack`s teachers are concerned that he has recently begun to withdraw socially and to show little interest in school work.

8. Janet`s job is demanding and stressful. She wonders if this lifestyle is leaving her more prone to certain illnesses such as cancer or heart disease.

9. A psychologist is intrigued by the fact that people are much more sensitive to painful stimuli than others.

10. A strong fear of crowds leads a young woman to seek treatment for her problem.

11. What mental strategies are involved in solving complex word problems?

12. What teaching approaches most effectively motivate elementary school students to successfully accomplish academic tasks?

13. Jessica is asked to develop a management strategy that will encourage safer work practices in an assembly plant.

Основная литература

1. Evens V. Upstream. Intermediate B2 / V. Evens. – Newbury: Express Publishing, 2007. – 186 p.

2. Feldman R. Understanding Psychology / R. Feldman. – NcGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2005. – 637 p.

3. Kalat J. Introduction to Psychology / J. Kalat. - Pacific Grove : Brooks/Cole, 1999. – 638 p.

4. Poole D. Interactions II: A Speaking Activity book / D. Poole, E. Thrush. – New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc, 1996. – 124 p.

5. Santrock J. Life-Sapn Development / J. Santrock. – Madison: Brown and Benchmark, 1999. – 621 p.

6. Smith L. Topics for Today / L. Smith. – Boston: Heinle & Heinle Publishers, 2004. – 280 p.

Дополнительная литература

1. Chapman R. English for Emails / R. Chapman. – Oxford University Press, 2008. – 71 p.

2. Chopra R. Academic Dictionary of Psychology (http://books.google.ru/books?id=s2E0utuF6yQC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Dictionary+of+Psychology&hl=ru&sa=X&ei=tyJ0Uc-DMbJ4ATlqIDYBw&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAQ)

3. Davey G. Encyclopedic Dictionary of Psychology / Davey G. - Oxford University Press, 2006. – 484 p.

4. Grussrndorf M. English for Presentations / M. Grussrndorf. - Oxford University Press, 2010. – 80 p.

5. Kayfetz J. Speaking Effectively / J. Kayfetz, M. Smith. – Boston: Heinle & Heinle Publishers, 1995. – 145 p.

6. Viney P. Handshake: A Course in Communication / P. Viney, K. Viney. – Oxford University Press, 1997. – 176 p.

7. Электронный каталог Научной библиотеки Воронежского государственного университета. – (http://www.lib.vsu.ru/)

Учебное издание

Соловьева Ирина Юрьевна

Горчакова Елена Петровна