AP Psychology: Unit 1.1

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

The debate over the relative contributions of biology (genes) and experience (environment) in the development of psychological traits and behaviors.

An approach in psychology that examines how the brain, nervous system, and body enable emotions, memories, and sensory experiences through biological processes.

This perspective explains psychological traits and behaviors in terms of natural selection and adaptation, arguing that they serve an evolutionary purpose.

The study of the influence of genetic and environmental factors on individual differences in behavior.

An approach that focuses on unconscious drives, internal conflicts, and childhood experiences, primarily based on Freud’s theories.

A viewpoint in psychology that studies observable behaviors and the ways they can be learned through conditioning, without reference to thoughts or feelings.

This perspective focuses on mental processes such as thinking, memory, problem-solving, and how people understand and interpret experiences.

An approach that examines how behavior and thinking vary across cultures and situations, emphasizing the influence of society and culture on psychological processes.

The application of psychological principles to workplace environments, aiming to improve productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall organizational effectiveness.