Chapter 1
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This term refers to the scientific study of behaviour as it occurs in real-world settings.

Applied psychology 

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This early school of thought focused on how mental processes help individuals adapt to their environments.

Functionalism 

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This approach argues that behaviour must be understood within a person’s cultural and social context.

sociocultural perspective

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This perspective emphasizes how thoughts, perceptions, and information processing influence behaviour.

cognitive perspective

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This modern view integrates findings from neuroscience, genetics, and psychology

neuroscientific integration in psychology