Chapter 1 Flashcards
Behaviorism
Psychological approach that emphasizes environmental influences on observable behaviors
Biopsychosocial model
An approach to psychological science that integrates biological factors, psychological processes, and social influences.
Distributed Practice
Learning material in spread out bursts of time
Elaborative interrogation
Learning by asking yourself why a fact is true or a process operates the way it does.
Epigenetics
Study of biological or environmental influences on gene expression that are not part of inherited genes
Functionalism
Approach to psychology concerned with the adaptive function of mind and behavior
Interleaved practice
Switching between topics during studying
Mind/body problem
Psychological debate on whether the mind and body are separate or whether the mind is simply the physical brains subjective experience
Natural selection
Idea that those who inherit characteristics that help them adapt to their environments have a selective advantage over those who do not.
Nature/nurture debate
Argument concerning whether psychological characteristics are biologically innate or acquired through experience
Open science movement
Social movement in science to improve methods, increase research transparency, and promote data sharing
Psychological science
Study through research of mind, brain, and behavior
Retrieval-based learning
Learning new information by repeatedly recalling it from long-term memory
Self-explanation
Reflecting on your learning process and translating material into your own words
Stream of consciousness
Phrase coined by William James (Functionalism) to describe each persons continuous series of thoughts. Believed the mind was too complex to be studied as a whole.
