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Psychology Chapter 1
Question | Answer |
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the idea that those who inherit characteristics that help them adapt to their particular environments have a selective advantage over those who do not | Natural Selection |
The study of mental activity and behavior based on the brains processes | Psychology |
The school of psychology is known as _________ uses introspection to study the basic elements | Structuralism |
Psychologist that is closely associated with functionalism | William James |
Developed psychoanalytic theory, which is the idea that our thoughts and actions are influenced by specific unconscious forces | Sigmond Freud |
School of psychology the purpose is to preserve human life overtime | Functionalism |
The psychological approach that emphasizes the role of the environment in influencing behavior | Behaviorism |
The whole is different from the sum of its parts-what theory? | Gestalt Theory |
What psychological approach focused on the ability to choose what makes you happy and fulfilled | Humanistic |
The shared beliefs, values, rules, customs that exist within a group that make up a person | Culture |
Type of psychologist that study, asses, and treat psychological disorders | Clinical |
Psychologist work in many settings what are the 2 most common | Healthcare and Universities |
A specific testable condition is called... | Hypothesis |
Mike wants to use the scientific method he would use all except: a) focus on a theory b) stating a hypothesis c) research d) use personal experience | d) use personal experience |
According to functionalism, the purpose of the human mind is.... | To help preserve human life by adapting to the environment |
Form a theory Develop a testable hypothesis Test with a research method Analyze the data Share results and conduct more research | Scientific method |
"friendly skepticism means..." | Being open to new ideas |
Developed by John B. Watson and B. F. Skinner this shows how people change from infancy through old age | Developmental Psychology |
Founded by George Miller and focuses on how thoughts influence behavior | Cognitive |
The unconscious mind influences human behavior according to... | Psychoanalytic Theory |