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Module 1

The Story of Psychology

TermDefinition
Behaviorism The view that psychology (1) should be an objective science that (2) studies behavior without reference to mental processes. Most research psychologists today agree with (1) but not with (2).
Humanistic Psychology Historically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people.
Cognitive Neuroscience The interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition (including perception, thinking, memory, and language).
Psychology The science of behavior and mental processes.
Nature-Nurture Issue The longstanding controversy over the relative contributions that genes and experience make to the development of psychological traits and behaviors. Today's science sees traits and behaviors arising from the interaction of nature and nurture.
Natural Selection The principle that, among the range of inherited trait variations, those contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations.
Levels of Analysis The differing complementary views, from biological to psychological to social-cultural, for analyzing any given phenomenon.
Biopsychosocial Approach An integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis.
Basic Research Pure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base.
Applied Research Scientific study that aims to solve practical problems.
Counseling Psychology A branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often related to school, work, or marriage) and in achieving greater well-being.
Clinical Psychology A branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders.
Psychiatry A branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; practiced by physicians who sometimes provide medical (for example, drug) treatments as well as psychological-therapy.
Positive Psychology The scientific study of human functioning, with the goals of discovering and promoting strengths and virtues that help individuals and communities to thrive.
Community Psychology A branch of psychology that studies how people interact with their social environments and how social institutions affect individuals and groups.
Testing Effect Enhanced memory after retrieving, rather than simply reading, information. Also sometimes referred to as a retrieval practice effect or test-enhanced learning.
SQ3R A study method incorporating five steps: survey, question, read, retrieve, and review.
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