ch 1 Flashcards
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psychology
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the study of behavior and mental processes
2
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structuralism
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uncovering the fundamental mental components of consciousness & thinking
Wundt
3
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introspection
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studies structure of mind through describing experience
4
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functionalism
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role of behavior in allowing people to adapt to environment
James
5
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gestalt psychology
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meaningful wholes
6
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neuroscience
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biological functioning
7
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cognitive
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how people understand/think
8
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behavioral
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observable behavior
9
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humanistic
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people can control their behavior and they naturally try to reach their full potential
10
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psychodynamic
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behavior motivated by inner, unconscious forces
11
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meta-analysis
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permits psychologists to combine the results of many separate studies into one conclusion
