Definitions
the study of the mind, soul, and spirit.
Psychology
pure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base
Basic Research
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Biological
psychologists use a variety of approaches to explain why people think and act the way that they do
Perspectives
emphasizes the human capacity for choice and growth. Positive outlook on people related to their motivation to fulfill their potential.
Humanistic
careful observation and experiments to gather facts and evidence.
Empirical evidence
scientific study that aims to solve practical problems
Applied Research
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Behavioral
focuses on adaptations of the mind that have evolved to solve specific problems of survival and reproduction
Evolutionary
focuses on society and culture in terms of our behavior and shaping cognition
Sociocultural
researchers use this method to study psychology in an objective and systematic way
Scientific Method
from the 1920s to mid 1950s this grew to become the dominant school of thought in psychology
Behaviorism
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Evolutionary
behavior is determined by our past experiences that are left in the unconscious mind and childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality
Psychodynamic
the influences of genetics and brain chemistry on thinking and behavior
Biological
any directly observable action
Behavior
Tabula Rasa is Latin for
Blank Slate
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Biopsychosocial
focuses on observable behaviors and learned behaviors, people and animals are controlled by their environment
Behavioral
When looking at why a person chooses to behave a particular way, I will examine how they think and process information
Cognitive
individual thoughts and feelings, cannot be directly observed.
Mental processes
refers to all the environmental variables that impact who we are
Nurture
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Psychodynamic
focuses on memory, intelligence, perception, problem solving, language, and learning, Influencing behavior
Cognitive
When looking at why a person chooses to behave a particular way, I will examine if the behavior helps the person reach their full potential
Humanistic