INTRO 4 Flashcards
What three features did Rogers believe therapists should display?
- Unconditional positive regard (accepting the client as they are).
- Genuineness.
- Empathy.
How is Rogers’ approach used today?
It remains a common practice in modern psychotherapeutic settings.
What was the cognitive revolution?
A movement that revived interest in the mind as a scientific inquiry, emphasizing mental functioning alongside behavior.
Who influenced the cognitive revolution?
Noam Chomsky, who argued that psychology’s focus on behavior alone was too limited.
What disciplines collaborated during the cognitive revolution?
Anthropology, linguistics, computer science, and neuroscience, forming the field of cognitive science.
What does biopsychology seek to understand?
The relationship between the structures and functions of the nervous system and behavior.
What are some research interests in biopsychology?
Sensory and motor systems, sleep, drug and substance abuse, and neurodevelopment.
What does evolutionary psychology study?
Behavior in the context of evolution.
What does biopsychology explore?
How biology influences our behavior.
What is the origin of evolutionary psychology?
Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution.
What is the role of genetics in evolutionary psychology?
It assumes that behaviors have significant genetic causes and are adaptable for survival.
How do evolutionary psychologists test their theories?
By predicting behaviors based on evolutionary theory and observing whether they match their predictions.
What is a challenge in evolutionary psychology research?
It is very difficult to prove that a behavior is both adaptable and genetically caused.
What is the focus of cognitive psychology?
Understanding the mind and mental processes influencing behavior.
What areas does cognitive psychology research span?
Problem-solving, language, and memory.
What does developmental psychology study?
Development across the lifespan.
