The scientific study of behavior and mental process

Early perspective in psychology associated with willhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener, in which the focus of study is the structure or basic elements of the mind

Early perspective in psychology associated with William James, I'm which the focus of study is how the mind allows people to adapt, live, work, and play

The theory and therapy based on the work of Sigmund Freud, emphasizing the revealing of unconscious conflicts

The science of behavior that focuses on observable behavior only

Psychodynamic perspective

A modern version of psychoanalysis that is more focused on the development of a sense of self and the discovery of other motivations behind a persons behavior than repressed desires

Cognitive perspective

Modern perspective that focuses on memory, intelligence, perception, problem solving, and learning

Sociocultural perspective

Perspective that focuses on the relationship between social behavior and culture

Biopsychological perspective

Perspective that attributes human and animal behavior to , biological events occurring in the body, such as genetic influences, and the activity of me nervous system

Evolutionary psychology

perspective that focuses on the biographical bases of universal mental characteristics that all humans share

A viewpoint that reccomends shiffiting focus of psychology away from the negative aspects to a more positive focus on strengths , well-being, and the oursit of happiness

Area of psychology in which the psychologist diagnose and treat people with psychological disorders that may range from mild to severe

Counseling psychology

Area of psychology in which the psychologist help people with problems of adjustment

Developmental psychology

Area of psychology in which the psychologist study the changes in the way people think, relate to others , and feel as they age

Area of psychology in which the psychologist focuss on how human behavior is affected by the prescence of other people

INdustrial-organizational psychology

Area of psychology concerned with the relationships between opeople and their work environment

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Psych Chapter 1 quiz

Question	Answer
Psychology	The scientific study of behavior and mental process
Structuralism	Early perspective in psychology associated with willhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener, in which the focus of study is the structure or basic elements of the mind
Functionalism	Early perspective in psychology associated with William James, I'm which the focus of study is how the mind allows people to adapt, live, work, and play
Psychoanalysis	The theory and therapy based on the work of Sigmund Freud, emphasizing the revealing of unconscious conflicts
Behaviorism	The science of behavior that focuses on observable behavior only
Psychodynamic perspective	A modern version of psychoanalysis that is more focused on the development of a sense of self and the discovery of other motivations behind a persons behavior than repressed desires
Cognitive perspective	Modern perspective that focuses on memory, intelligence, perception, problem solving, and learning
Sociocultural perspective	Perspective that focuses on the relationship between social behavior and culture
Biopsychological perspective	Perspective that attributes human and animal behavior to , biological events occurring in the body, such as genetic influences, and the activity of me nervous system
Evolutionary psychology	perspective that focuses on the biographical bases of universal mental characteristics that all humans share
Positive psychology	A viewpoint that reccomends shiffiting focus of psychology away from the negative aspects to a more positive focus on strengths , well-being, and the oursit of happiness
Clinical Psychology	Area of psychology in which the psychologist diagnose and treat people with psychological disorders that may range from mild to severe
Counseling psychology	Area of psychology in which the psychologist help people with problems of adjustment
Developmental psychology	Area of psychology in which the psychologist study the changes in the way people think, relate to others , and feel as they age
Social Psychology	Area of psychology in which the psychologist focuss on how human behavior is affected by the prescence of other people
INdustrial-organizational psychology	Area of psychology concerned with the relationships between opeople and their work environment

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