Psychology Review Chapter 1

1. Psychology is defined as the scientific study of__________and mental processes.

Until very recently, approximately 130 years ago, psychology was considered to be a branch of __________.

Dr. Bender considers biological, psychological, and environmental factors when studying childhood behavioral disorders. He is using different ___________in his approach.

Who is considered the father of scientific psychology?

This philosopher believed that at birth the human mind is "tabula rasa" ?

According to ____________psychology, people naturally seek out patterns or "wholes" in sensory information that is presented to them.

Which psychologist is associated with the development of the psychodynamic approach?

Natural selection, adaptation, and the evolution of behavior patterns are major emphases of _____ psychology.

_____________ investigates how organisms use their learning and perceptual abilities to function in their environment.

The __________ method refers to a process for conducting an objective inquiry through data collection/research and analysis.