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Unit 1 vocabulary review Myers' psychology second edition for AP Flashcards

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1624374157EmpiricismThe view that knowledge orientates in experience and that science should therefore rely on observation and experimentation.0
1624377671StructuralismEarly school of thought promoted by Wundt and Titchener;used introspection to reveal the structure of the human mind.1
1624379943FunctionalismEarly school of thought promoted by James and influenced by Darwin; explored how mental and behavioral processes function- how they enable the organism to adapt, survive, and Flourish.2
1624381412Experimental psychologyThe study of behavior and thinking using the experimental method.3
1624383995BehaviorismThe view that psychology (1) should be an objective science that (2) studies behavior without reference to mental processes. Most research psychologist today agree with one but not two.4
1624384874Humanistic psychologyA historically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people.5
1624387284Cognitive NeuroscienceThe interdisciplinary study of the brain active linked with cognition including perception, thinking, memory, and language.6
1624387596PsychologyThe science of behavior and mental processes.7
1624392411Nature - nurture issueThe long-standing controversy over the relative contributions that genes and experience make to the development of psychological traits and behaviors. Today's science sees traits and behaviors arising from the interaction of nature and nurture.8
1624394146Natural selectionThe principle that, among the range of inherited traits variations, those contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations.9
1624396967Levels of analysisThe differing complementary views, from biological to psychological to social - cultural, for analyzing any given phenomenon.10
1624398160Biopsychological approachAn integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social - cultural levels of analysis.11
1624401058Behavioral psychologyThe scientific study of observable behavior, and it's explanation by principles of learning.12
1624403356Biological psychologyThe scientific study of the links between biological (genetic, neural, hormonal) and psychological processes.13
1624404471Cognitive psychologyThe scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.14
1624405781Evolutionary psychologyThe study of the evolution of behavior and mind, using principles of natural selection.15
1624406842Psychodynamic psychologyA branch of psychology that studies how unconscious drives and conflicts influence behavior, and uses that information to treat people with psychological disorders.16
1624409588Social - cultural psychologyThe study of how situations and cultures affect our behavior and thinking.17
1624411776PsychometricsThe scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits.18
1624413180Basic researchPure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base.19
1624414233Developmental psychologyA branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the lifespan.20
1624416330Educational psychologyThe study of how psychological processes affect and can enhance teaching and learning.21
1624417381Personality psychologyThe study of an individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting.22
1624418413Social psychologyThe scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another.23
1624418571Applied researchScientific study that aims to solve practical problems.24
1624424279Industrial - organizational (I/O) psychologyThe application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces.25
1624426622Human factors psychologyAnd I/O psychology subfield that explores how people and machines interact and how machines and physical environments can be made safe and easy to use.26
1624428697Counseling psychologyA branch of psychology that assist people with problems in living (often related to school, work, or marriage) and in achieving greater well - being.27
1624430787Clinical psychologyA branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders.28
1624433968PsychiatryA branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; practiced by physicians who sometimes provide medical for example drug treatments as well as psychological therapy.29
1624436205Positive psychologyThe scientific study of human functioning, with the goals of discovering and promoting strengths and virtues that help individuals and communities to thrive.30
1624437812Community psychologyA branch of psychology that studies how people interact with their social environments and how social institutions affect individuals and groups.31
1624441707Testing effectEnhanced memory after retrieving, rather than simply rereading, information. Also sometimes referred to as a retrieval practice effect or test - enhanced learning.32
1624444790SQ3RA study method incorporating five steps: Survey, question, read, retrieve, review.33

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