Psychology Terms

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Psychology

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The scientific, systematic study of behaviors and mental processes

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Hypothesis

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An assumption or prediction about behavior or an educated guess about the relationship between two variables that is tested through scientific research

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Theory

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Treatment of behavioral, bodily, or psychological disorders

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Scientific Method

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A general approach to gathering information and answering questions so that errors and biases are minimized

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Structuralist

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A psychologist who studied the basic elements that make up conscious mental experiences

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Introspection

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A method of self-observation in which participants report on their thoughts and feelings

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Functionalist

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A psychologist who studied the function (rather than the structure) of consciousness

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Psychobiologist

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A psychologist who studies how physical and chemical changes in our bodies influence our behaviors

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Psychologist

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A scientist who studies the mind and behavior of humans and animals

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Educational Psychologist

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A psychologist who is concerned with helping students learn.