Chapter 1 The Science of Mind: The Discipline of Psychology Flashcards
Behaviorism
An approach that features the study and careful measurement of observable behaviors
Biological Psychology
The psychological perspective that focuses on the relationships between mind and behavior, as well as their underlying biological processes, including genetics, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology; also known as behavioral neuroscience
Clinical Psychology
A psychological perspective that seeks to explain, define, and treat abnormal behaviors
Cognitive Psychology
A psychological perspective that investigates information processing, thinking, reasoning, and problem solving
Cultural Diversity
Variations in the practices, values, and goals shared by groups of people
Developmental Psychology
A psychological perspective that examines the normal changes in behavior that occur across the life span.
Evolutionary Psychology
A psychological perspective that investigates how physical structure and behavior have been shaped by their contributions to survival and reproduction
Functionalism
An approach that saw behavior as purposeful and contributing to survival
Gestalt Psychology
An approach that saw experience as being different from the sum of its elements.
Humanistic Psychology
An approach that saw people as inherently good and motivated to learn and improve.
Introspection
A personal observation of your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Mind
The brain and its activities, including thought, emotion, and behavior.
Natural Sciences
Sciences that study the physical and biological events that occur in nature.
Personality
Personality is the characteristic sets of behaviors, cognitions, and emotional patterns that evolve from biological and environmental factors.
Philosophy
The discipline that systematically examines basic concepts, including the source of knowledge.
