Chapter 1
This term refers to the scientific study of behaviour as it occurs in real-world settings.
Applied psychology
This early school of thought focused on how mental processes help individuals adapt to their environments.
Functionalism
This approach argues that behaviour must be understood within a person’s cultural and social context.
sociocultural perspective
This perspective emphasizes how thoughts, perceptions, and information processing influence behaviour.
cognitive perspective
This modern view integrates findings from neuroscience, genetics, and psychology
neuroscientific integration in psychology