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Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Critical thinking

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Thinking that does not blindly accept arguments but examines potential bias and source.

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Empiricism

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The idea that knowledge is a result of experience developed through observation and experimentation.

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Wilhelm Wundt

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First Psychology lab (Leipzig)

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Edward Tichner

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Founded Structuralism

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Structuralism

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Tried to identify the elements of the mind (like periodic table) One of the original schools of thought.

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Introspection

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A part of structuralism, focuses on looking inward to observe your own psych processes.

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William James

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Made one of the first psychology textbooks, founded functionalism.

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Functionalism

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How mental processes function in order for an organism to adapt.

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Mary Calkins

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First female president of the APA (Will James’ student)

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Margaret Floy Washburn

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First female PhD in psych. Student of Ed Tichner.

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Behavior psychology

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Scientific study of observable behavior. Often involved rewards or punishments

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Biological psychology

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Study of links between biological and psych processes. May focus on chemical balance or nervous system.

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Psychodynamic psychology

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Studies how the unconscious influences behavior (Freud)

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Social-cultural psychology

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Studies how social and culture impact individuals.

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Humanistic psychology

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Encourages growth potential and reaching goals. Study primarily successful people

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Cognitive psychology

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How memory, learning and perceiving effect things.

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Evolutionary psychology

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Study of behavior and mind using natural selection

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Cognitive neuroscience

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Inner study of brain activity linked with thoughts and perceptions.

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Psychology

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Study of behavior and mental processes of humans/animals.

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Nature-nurture issue

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Whether knowledge is inherited or gained through experience.

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Natural selection

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The organism with the strongest traits survives.

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Behavior genetics

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Study of genetic and environmental i fluentes on behavior

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Culture

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Behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values shared by people from one generation from the next.

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Positive psychology

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Study that explores building a good life in order to thrive.

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Biopsychosocial approach

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Incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural aspects.

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Psychometrics

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Study of the erasure meant of human abilities, attitudes, traits.

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Basic research

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Pure science that aims to increase knowledge base.

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Developmental psychology

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Studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout life.

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Educational psychology

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Psychology focused on education and enhancing learning.

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Personality psychology

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Study of individuals characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting.

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Social psychology

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Study’s how we think about, influence, and relate to each other. Human interaction.

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Applied research

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Trying to solve practical real world problems with science

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Industrial-organizational psychology

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A branch that tries to optimize behavior in workplaces.

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Human factors psychology

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Explores how machines and humans interact. May work on building designs to make them friendly/safe/happy.

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Counseling psychology

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Focuses on assisting people who are stuck in achieving wellbeing. Temporary k everyday problems.

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Clinical psychology

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Studies, assesses, treats people with disorders. Can’t prescribe medicine.

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Psychiatry

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Person who helps people with disorders, can prescribe medicines.

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Community psychology

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Studies how people interact with their community environment

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