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Psychology vocab TW
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- 1Psychologythe scientific study of behavior and mental (cognitive) processes of humans and animals
- 2Wilhelm Wundtfounded the world's first psychology lab and became the father of psychology.
- 3structuralismelements of human culture must be understood in terms of their relationship to a larger, overarching system or structure
- 4introspectionthe examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes
- 5William Jamesrecognized for writing the Principles of Psychology
- 6Functionalismtheory about the nature of mental states.
- 7PsychoanalysisBranch of psychology focuses on treating mental disorders by recognizing the relationships between the conscious mind and the unconscious mind
- 8Gestalt psychologyschool of thought that believes all objects and scenes can be observed in their simplest forms
- 9behaviorismfocuses on an individual's behavior
- 10Phrenologyfocused on measurements of the human skull, the brain is the organ of the mind
- 11"Little Albert"Case study showing empirical evidence of classical conditioning in humans
- 12Ivan Pavlovknown for the classical conditioning which was when two stimuli are linked together to produce a new learned response in a person
- 13B.F. Skinner (Rat Enthusiast)developed the theory of operant conditioning- behavior is determined by its consequences
- 14Humanistic psychologyStudy of the whole person
- 15Abraham MaslowHierarchy of Needs: the theory of human motivation, some humans needs were more powerful than others.
- 16Carl B RogersHis unconditional positive regard involved showing complete support and acceptance of a person no matter what that person does or says
- 17Nature vs. nurture debateTrying to decide whether a person's development is in his DNA or by life experiences and the environment.
- 18Basic research vs. applied researchBasic research: focused on increasing our knowledge of different topics within science
Applied research: seeks to answer a question in the real world - 19Clinical psychologyconcerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness and disability
- 20Psychiatrista medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
- 21Industrial/ Organizational psychilogistsscientific study of human behavior in the workplace and applies psychological theories and principles.
- 22Human factors psychologistexamines human behavior and capabilities in order to find the best ways to design products, etc.
- 23John B WatsonDid behaviorism in which his theoretical goal is the prediction and control of behavior.
- 24Dualismthe division of something conceptually into two opposed or contrasted aspects.
State of being divided - 25BiopsychologyScience of the brain and nervous system
- 26Evolutionary psychologyAttempts to explain useful mental and psychological traits
- 27Cognitive psychologystudy of mind and mental function
- 28Sociocultural psychologydescribes awareness of circumstances surrounding individuals and how their behaviors are affected
- 29Trephinationsurgical intervention where a hole is drilled into the skull
- 30Tabula rasaLatin phrase meaning "blank slate"