Theories
The perspective of psychology interested in the influence of the nervous system, hormones, and genes
Biological psychology
This disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness.
Depression
Science that scientifically studies behavior and mental processes
Psychology
An assumption, an idea that is proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true
hypothesis
The suffix "-able" in the word "knowledgeable" means:
B) capable of
This theory posits that behavior is shaped by rewards and punishments
Conditioning
This disorder involves excessive worry
Anxiety
Empathy
This term refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
A method in which a researcher brings animals or humans into a controlled setting, such as a lab or a room, to study effects of variables on their behavior
experiment
The word "bank" can have multiple meanings. In the phrase "the bank of the river," "bank" refers to:
B) a raised edge of land
This theory emphasizes the role of unconscious processes in shaping behavior.
Psychoanalysis
This disorder is characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Adjusting your behavior or thinking towards some group standard in an attempt to avoid rejection
Conformity
Yields information from a large group of people about their opinions or behavior
survey
The opposite of "procrastinate" is:
B) hasten
This theory focuses on how people perceive, interpret, and respond to information.
Cognitive psychology
This disorder involves alternating periods of mania and depression
Bipolar disorder
This term refers to the process of learning by observing the behavior of others.
Observational learning
The internal and external factors that influence our behavior.
Motivation
The word "tenacious" is most similar in meaning to:
A) stubborn
This theory proposes that people strive to achieve their full potential.
Humanistic psychology
This disorder is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thoughts.
Schizophrenia
This term refers to the unconscious process of attributing one's own thoughts, feelings, or motives to others.
Projection
This term refers to the study of the brain and nervous system.
Neuroscience
In the sentence "The scientist conducted a meticulous experiment," the word "meticulous" most likely means:
C) thorough