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PY 101
Chapter 1
Term | Definition |
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introspection | Systematic examination of subjective mental experiences that requires people to inspect and report on the content of their thoughts. |
functionalism | concerned with the adaptive purpose, or function, of mind and behavior |
unconscious | mental processes that operate below level of conscious awareness |
basic psychology | Study of psychological issues in order to seek knowledge for its own sake, rather than for practical application |
applied psychology | Study of psychological issues that have direct practical significance |
correlational studies | examine how variables are related to each other, without intervention |