what is psychology?
what is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
psychology
perspective that focuses on observable behavior rather than mental processes
behaviorism
mental processes such as thinking, remembering, and problem-solving
cognition
branch of psychology focused om diagnosing and treating mental disorders
clinical psychology
the debate over whether behavior is influenced by genes or environment
what is nature vs nurture
psychologist who funded the first psychology lab in 1879
wilhelm wundt
B.F. Skinner
perspective that focuses on how people process information
cognitive theory
branch of psychology that studies the biological bases of behavior
physiological psychology
psychology is shaped by culture and historical time period
sociohistorical context
school of thought that focused on the structure of the mind
structuralism
Theory that emphasizes unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences
psychoanalytical theory
perspective that explains behavior in terms of survival and adaptation
evolutionary psychology
field that studies how behavior is affected by social situations
social psychology
psychology includes multiple perspectives and approaches
theoretically diverse mean
school of thought that focused on how mental processes help organisms adapt
functionalism
founder of psychoanalysis
sigmund freud
field of psychology that studies changes across the lifespan
development psychology
field that studies physical, emotional, and cognitive changes over time
developmental psychology
one of the major unifying ideas that explains behavior and mental processes
what are the 7 themes of psychology
psychologist who described thought as a stream of consciousness
william james
perspective that emphasizes free will and personal growth
humanism
branch of psychology that studies how people influence one another
social psychology
field that focused on assessment and treatment of psychological disorders
clinical psychology