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PSYC 203
Test 1 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Behavior | observable actions |
| Mental Processes | thoughts, emotions, memories, perceptions (not directly observable) |
| Scientific Methods | used to understand, explain, predict, and improve behavior |
| Philosophy | what is the mind, how does the mind relate to the body, etc. |
| Plato | believed knowledge is innate (inborn) |
| Aristotle | believed knowledge comes from experience |
| Descartes | mind/body dualism (mind and body are seperate) |
| Physiology | studies how the body and nervous system work |
| Wilhelm Wundt | first psy lab; structuralism |
| William James | functionalism |
| John B. Watson | behaviorism |
| B.F. Skinner | operant conditioning |
| Sigmund Freud | psychoanalysis; unconscious mind |
| Ivan Pavlov | classical conditioning |
| Jean Piaget | cognitive development |
| Carl Rogers | humanistic psy |
| Abraham Maslow | hierarchy of needs |
| Pillar 1: Critical Thinking | evaluating evidence, questioning assumptions |
| Pillar 2: Scientific Inquiry | understanding research methods and data |
| Pillar 3: Ethical and Social Responsibility | ethics, diversity, cultural awareness |
| Pillar 4: Communication | writing, speaking, and explaining psychological concepts clearly |
| Pillar 5: Professional Development | career readiness, self-reflection, applying psy to life |
| APA - American Psychological Association | focuses on research, education, and practice |
| APS - Association for Psychological Science | focuses on scientific research |
| Psychological Literacy | the ability to apply psychology knowledge to real life situations |
| Psychology IS | a scientific discipline, broad, flexible, skill-based |
| Psychology IS NOT | therapy, reading minds, easy, etc. |
| Novice Stage | early coursework, learning terminology and basic concepts |
| Developing Stage | more complex topics and research exposure, beginning to connect ideas |
| Proficient Stage | advanced courses, independent thinking |
| Expert Stage | graduate school or professional work, specialized knowledge |