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unit 1
ap psychology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| biological | explore the links between the brain and mind |
| cognitive | study how we percieve, think, and solve problems |
| humanistic | study that says humans are basically good and possess a free will |
| behavioral | study that say all behaviors are observable and measureable |
| psychoanalytic | study of the unconscious, includes childhood and aggression issues |
| sociocultural | study of how cultural and political experiences affect our life |
| evolutionary | study of the evolutionary of humans over time |
| developmental | study of our changing abilities from womb to tomb |
| Wilhelm Wundt | father of psychology |
| introspection | looking inward at ones own mental processes |
| structuralism | analyze sensations, images, and feelings into their most basic elements |
| William James | the brain and mind are constantly changing |
| functionalism | underlying causes and practical consequences of certain behaviors and mental strategies |
| John Locke | mind is a blank slate written on by experiences |
| Sigmund Freud | founder of psychoanalysis |
| psychoanalytic theory | all behavior is meaningful and driven by unconscious forces |