Chp 14 Part 2 Flashcards
Belief that the proper subject matter of psychology is objectively observable behavior and nothing else.
Behaviorism
The occurrence of a reward or punishment following a particular behavior.
Contingencies of reinforcement
An approach that stresses the uniqueness of the individual.
Humanistic psychology
Studied growth and self actualization.
Abraham Maslow
The humanistic term for realizing ones unique potential.
Self-actualization
Developed the self theory which stresses how your image of yourself is acquired gradually over the years.
Carl rogers
The perception that individuals significant others value them for what they are, which leads individuals to grant themselves the same regard.
Unconditional positive regard
An individual whose person and self coincide.
Fully functioning
A tendency to react to a situation that remains stable over time.
Trait
A complex statistical technique used to identify the underlying reasons variables are correlated.
Factor analysis
An outgoing, active person who directs his or her interests towards other people and things.
Extroverts
A reserved withdrawn person who is preoccupied with his or her inner thoughts and feelings.
Introverts
Five broad factors of personality traits. Openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism.
The big five
