Ch 1 Flashcards
What is psychology?
The SCIENTIFIC study of BEHAVIOR and MENTAL processes.
What are the two main components of psychology?
- Behavior
- Mental processes
What does the Nature-Nurture Debate refer to?
The interaction between inborn tendencies and genetically based traits (Nature) and experiences (Nurture).
How are nature and nurture viewed in psychology?
They are interdependent, not dichotomous.
What does the position ‘Nature Through Nurture’ imply?
The environment constantly interacts with biology to shape who we are and what we do.
What perspective in psychology focuses on early childhood experiences and unconscious motives?
Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic.
Which psychological perspective emphasizes observable stimulus-response associations?
Behaviorism / Learning.
What is the focus of the Humanistic / Positive perspective in psychology?
Humans strive toward meaningful growth and happiness.
What does the Cognitive perspective in psychology study?
Thinking: beliefs, problem solving, memory, perception.
How does the Sociocultural / Cross-Cultural perspective view psychology?
It considers families and communities as diverse contexts.
What factors does the Biological/Neuropsychological / Behavioral Genetic perspective examine?
Genotypes, neurochemistry, and all things biological.
What does the Evolutionary perspective in psychology suggest?
Over millions of years, environmental forces reshape each species, including species behavior.
What does Sports Psychology examine?
The psychological factors that affect performance and participation in sports and exercise.
What is Forensic Psychology?
A field that blends psychology, law, and criminal justice.
True or False: Psychology is the study of psychic abilities.
False.
Fill in the blank: The rate of traffic accidents due to distracted driving has surpassed that of accidents due to _______.
[drunk driving]
Which area of psychology studies divided attention, such as driving and texting?
Cognitive Psychology.
What does Developmental Psychology focus on in the context of social media?
Teen addiction to social media.
In Social Psychology, what behavior is studied in relation to online platforms?
Online dating.
What aspect of personality does Personality Psychology investigate?
Do extraverts use Facebook less?
What does Health Psychology examine in the digital age?
Online symptom databases.
What innovative approach does Clinical Psychology use to address social fears?
Using avatars.
