Chapter 1: What is Psychology Flashcards
applied practice
the actual application of techniques discovered to solve a specific but practical problem
applied psychology
using psychological principles to solve practical probelms
practical problems
real-world issues
applied research
research done to find solutions to practical problems
basic research
research done to understand fundamental principles of psychology
behaviour
observable actions that can be repeated, measured and affected
behaviourism
the belief that psychology should study behaviour. behaviour is a response learned through interaction with the environment
biological determinism
belief that all human behaviour is due to genetics and biological influences
clinical psychology
applying psychology principles that focus on identifying, preventing and reliving psychological dysfunction
counselling psychologists
psychologists with a focus on helping people deal with ongoing situations or life transitions
culture
shared beliefs, customs and behaviors of a community
dualism
mind and body are seperate
eclectic approach
using multiple different techniques to therapize based on effectiveness
empiricism
all knowledge comes from experience/observing
evolutionary psychology
proposes that mental and behavioural process have developed in response to natural selection/adaptation
feminist psychology
psychology approach that focuses on gender differences in behaviour
functionalism
understanding the function of a behaviour or mental process will understand how both work together
Psychology
psyche: breathe, spirit, soul
a union between two disciplines
physiology and philosophy
abnormal psychology
how unusual behaviour patterns develop
behavioural genetics
how genetic variation affects behaviour
cognitive psychology
how does the mind process information
comparative psychology
comparing humans and animals
developmental psychology
how do our thoughts & behaviours change as we age
