Chapter 1&2

Question 1

Nature Argument

Answer 1

focuses on physiological processes and structures to explain behavior

Question 2

behaviorist

Answer 2

all behavior learned through conditioning (nurture)

Question 3

which behaviors are more likely to be hereditary?

Answer 3

earlier behaviors

Question 4

which behaviors are more likely to be learned

Answer 4

later developed behaviors

Question 5

nativists

Answer 5

all differences down to Biology or differences in genetic code; human characteristics are a product of evolution

Question 6

empiricists

Answer 6

all behavior shaped by experience

Question 7

Twins Bouchard Study

Answer 7

Twins separated at birth but had extremely similar life stories, supports nativist argument

Question 8

Abnormal Psychology

Answer 8

the study of outliers in behavior, research and treatment of mental disorders, closely linked with clinical psychology and psychotherapy

Question 9

Neuropsychology

Answer 9

structure of brain + functions relationship to behaviors

Question 10

clinical psychology

Answer 10

assessment, diagnosis, treatment of mental health problems

Question 11

cognitive behavioural

Answer 11

examines intersection of feelings, thoughts, behaviours

Question 12

psychodynamic

Answer 12

focuses on effect of unconscious processes

Question 13

humanistic

Answer 13

holistic approach, self-actualization (self-belief)

Question 14

cognitive psychology

Answer 14

study of mental processes like attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, thinking, attention, learning, decision-making

Question 15

comparative psychology

Answer 15

study of animal behavior to make connections to human psychology (heredity, adaptation, evolutionary processes)

Question 16

developmental psychology

Answer 16

the study of human growth and development over a lifespan

Question 17

forensic psychology

Answer 17

applying psychological research to the legal and criminal justice system

Question 18

industrial psychology

Answer 18

uses research, theories, and principles to enhance work performance, select employees, improve product design

Question 19

Psychology of individual differences

Answer 19

various elements that make up individual personalities: personality, motivation, intelligence, ability, IQ, interests, values

Question 20

social psychology

Answer 20

how human beings affect each other: group behavior, social perception, leadership, non-verbal behavior, conformity, aggression, prejudice

Question 20

health psychology

Answer 20

study of relationship between physical health and psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors

Question 21

evolutionary psychology

Answer 21

how evolution has shaped the mind and behavior