Basic Psych Flashcards
What is Psychology?
The study of the human mind and behavior.
What are the 7 psychological perspectives?
psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, biological, cross-cultural, evolutionary, and humanistic
What are the 3 key elements of the psychodynamic perspective?
id, ego, superego
What is the id?
Part of psyche that includes immediate urges of the unconscious
What is the ego?
Part of the psyche that has to deal with the demands of the real world
What is the superego?
Last part of the psyche to develop and manages all of our internalized morals, standards, ideals, and values
What does it mean to have an individualistic culture?
People don’t try as hard when they are working in a group; social loafing (example: U.S)
What does it mean to have a collectivistic culture?
People work harder when they are working together (example: China)
What is positive psychology?
Newest branch of psychology; helping people live better and happier lives
What is the psychodynamic perspective?
Emphasizes the unconscious mind; early childhood experiences play a major role in our behavior
What is the biological perspective?
Focuses on how genetics play a role in behavior
What is the humanistic perspective?
Focuses on motivation and its impact on the mind and behavior
What is the behavioral perspective?
Based on learned behaviors and observable external behavior (what goes on around you)
What is the cross-cultural perspective?
Examines how culture influences thinking and behavior
What is the cognitive perspective?
How the mind makes decisions, problem solves, and processes memory
