CHAPTER 1 Flashcards
Definition of psychology
study of behavior and mental process
Goals of psychological science
describe behavior, predict behavior, explain behavior, and control and change behavior
what is critical thinking?
asking questions and evaluating the evidence
what is curious?
the desire to understand what you know that you do not.
what is objectivity?
see from someone else perspective
what requires for you to have a psychological fram of mind ?
to be okay to have thier opinions changed(open minded)
what is biological approach?
emotions have physical basis in the brain or physical cause of behavior
what is psychodynamic approach?
emphasis on the unconscious desires and conflicts of behavior
what is humanistic approach?
self concept and self esteem ( how you feel and think about your self
what is cognitive approach?
mental process influences behavior
what is sociocultural approach?
understand the social/cultural context in which the behavior occurs
what are the steps to psychologys scientific method ?
- Define and describe the issue that’s going to be studdied
- Formulate hypothesis.
- Research method
- Test
- Analyze data
what is operationalized variable?
clearly defined so that it can be mesasured
whats an example of operationalized variable?
safe driving – following turn signals-following speed limit- not always driving over the speed limit-keeping eyes on road hands on the wheel- no texting and driving- wear seat belt)
what are theories open to ?
theories are open to revision, other researcher might test the theories by replicating the study
