Chapter 1 Flashcards
study of mind and behavior
psychology
method in which you acquire knowledge based on info
empirical method
Wilhelm Wundt is associated with what branch of psych
structuralism
William James is associated with what branch of psych
functionalism
Freud is associated with what theory of Psych
Psychoanalytic theory (unconscious mind)
Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner are associated with what branch of Psych
Behaviorism
Maslow and Rogers are associated with what branch of Psych
Humanism
Rogers believed that a therapist needed 3 things:
unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy
how our biology influences our behavior
biopsychology
area of psych that focuses on studying cognitions, thoughts and their relationship to our experience and actions
cognitive psych
scientific study of development across a lifespan (Jean Piaget)
developmental psych
focus on patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique
Personality Psych
focuses on how we interact and relate to others
social psych
applies psych theories, principles and research findings in industries and organizational settings
industrial-organizational psych
how health is affected by the interaction of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors
biopsychosocial model
studies the psych aspects of sport performances and the effects of sport on mental and emotional wellbeing
sport and exercise psych
focuses on diagnosis and treatment of psych disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior
clinical psych
focuses on emotional, social, vocational, and health related outcomes in individuals who are considered psychotically healthy
counseling psych
deals questions of psych as they arise in the context of the judicial system
forensic psych
