The Basics
The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
What is Psychology
Education, Therapy, Business and Healthcare
What are Real Life Applications of Psychological Theory
It encompasses the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that define an individual
What is Personality
It involves becoming the best version of oneself and achieving personal goals and aspirations
What is Self Actualization
It involves receiving stimuli from the external world
What is sensation
The integration of biological, psychological, and social perspectives to understand human behavior.
What is Psychology
Emphasized human potential, free will, and personal growth
What is Humanism
Repression, Denial and Projection
What are defense mechanisms
Accepting and respecting others without judgment or conditions
What is Unconditional Positive Regard
Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, Meditation
What are altered states of Consciousness
Founder of psychoanalysis
Who is Sigmund Freud
Focused on observable behaviors and external stimuli
What is Behaviorism
Id, Ego, Superego
What are key components of Psychoanalytic Theory
Genetic and biological influences on personality
What is Nature
A reflection of the subconscious
What are Dreams
Known for classical conditioning experiments with dogs
Who is Ivan Pavlov
Focused on breaking down mental processes into basic components
What is Structuralism
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
What are the BIG FIVE Personality Traits
Helps in self-awareness, mental health assessment
What is understanding personality
Repeating a mantra to reach a deep, restful state.
What is Meditation
Created Hierarchy of Needs
Who is Abraham Maslow
Emphasized how mental processes help individuals adapt to their environment
What is Functionalism
Psychological Needs, Safety, Love and Belonging, Esteem, Self Actualization
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Environmental, social, and cultural influences
What is Nuture
The process by which the brain organizes and interprets sensory information.
What is perception