Psych Ch 1 Vocab Flashcard

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Psychology:

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the study of mental processes and behavior.

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Cognitive activities

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Mental processes

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Theory:

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Explains why things are as they are and why they happen.

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introspection

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examining thoughts & feelings

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Structuralism

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Concerned with discovering the basic elements of consciousness.

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Functionalism

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Mental processes help organisms adapt to their environment.

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Behaviorism

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Scientific study of observable behavior.

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Psychoanalysis

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Emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives and internal conflicts.

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Biological perspective:

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Influence of biology on behavior.

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Cognitive perspective

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Emphasizes the role of thoughts in behavior.