psychology quiz

what is psychology

• study of physical health.

• focuses solely on animal behavior.

• branch of mathematics.

• study of behavior, thought, and mind

four main goals

what is phenology

• analysis of soil composition.

• study of shape of the skull

• study of animal behavior.

• refers to the classification of plants.

what is structuralism

• method of building physical structures.

• individual behavior without considering cultural context.

• psychological theory that emphasizes personal experiences.

• study of sensation and perception through introspection

who is wilhelm wundt

• famous painter from France.

• philosopher known for his work on ethics.

• german physicist who studied light

• founder of psychology.

what is functionalism

• method of studying animal behavior.

• behavior is adaptive based on evolutionary theory

• focus on biological aspects of psychology.

• denies the existence of mental states.

what is behaviorism

• study of observable behaviors

• concerned with the study of dreams and their meanings.

• focuses on the internal thoughts and feelings of individuals.

• theory that emphasizes the role of genetics in behavior.

biological perspective

• focuses on genes, brain, and biochemistry

• primarily concerned with social interactions.

• disregards genetic factors in behavior.

• environmental influences.

learning perspective

• social learning modes

• environment shapes behavior

• behavioral theory

• cognitive approach

cognitive perspective

• ignores mental processes entirely

• behavior shaped by the way we think

• focuses on behavior

• biological approach to psychology