Chapter 1 - Approaches to Psychology Vocab

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Relating to an organism's physical processes

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Physiological

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Relating to an organism's thinking and understanding

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Cognitive

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Scientific study of behavior tested through research.

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psychology

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Assumption or prediction about behavior tested through research

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hypothesis

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Set of assumptions to explain phenomena for scientific study

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Theory

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Psychologists studying basic elements of conscious experience

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Structuralist psychologist

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Psychologist studying function of consciousness

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Functional psychologist

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Psychologist studying unconscious motives and conflicts in behavior, feelings, and thoughts.

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Psychoanalyst psychologist

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Psychologist analyzing how organisms learn or change behavior based on environmental responses.

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Behavioral psychologist

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Psychologist who believes in personal freedom and growth.

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Humanistic psychologist.