Science of Psychology
This research method studies the relationship between two variables without manipulating them.
correlational research
These specialized cells in the nervous system transmit information throughout the body.
neurons
According to Piaget, this stage occurs from birth to about age 2 and focuses on learning through senses and actions.
sensorimotor stage
This biblical truth explains why human behavior can be broken, selfish, or sinful.
Human's sinful nature
This brain structure connects the left and right hemispheres.
corpus callosum
This psychologist is known as the father of psychoanalysis.
Sigmund Freud
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
cerebellum
This concept describes a child applying an existing mental framework to a new experience (like calling a zebra a horse).
assimilation
In a Christian worldview, human behavior and psychology are often understood through this four-part biblical storyline: God created humans good, sin corrupted human nature, Christ brings salvation, and God will ultimately renew the world.
Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration
This sleep stage is considered the deepest stage of sleep in traditional sleep models.
Stage 4 sleep
This research method involves manipulating one variable to see its effect on another while controlling other factors.
experimental research
The chemical messengers that travel across the synapse between neurons are called this.
neurotransmitters
This concept describes changing an existing mental framework to fit new information.
accommodation
This passage teaches believers to renew their minds, connecting faith with how we think and understand behavior.
Romans 12:2
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect"
This psychologist developed the theory of cognitive development with stages like sensorimotor and formal operational.
Jean Piaget
In an experiment, this group receives the treatment or independent variable.
experimental group
This division of the nervous system controls automatic functions like heart rate and digestion.
autonomic nervous system
This term describes the adolescent belief that their experiences are unique and others cannot understand them.
personal fable
This verse teaches that humans are made in the image of God, which shapes a Christian understanding of human dignity and psychology.
Genesis 1:27
"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them"
In research, this variable is the factor that the experimenter manipulates.
independent variable
This type of study focuses deeply on one person or a very small group over a long period of time.
case study
This part of the brain helps regulate hunger, thirst, body temperature, and hormones.
hypothalamus
According to Erik Erikson, the main developmental challenge of adolescence is this conflict.
identity vs. role confusion
This verse teaches that God formed humans in the womb and knows them personally, emphasizing the value of human life and development.
Psalm 139:13-14
"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."
According to a biblical worldview, the ultimate purpose of studying human behavior is to better understand and glorify this.
God