Lesson 1 Flashcards
What is psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Who is considered the father of psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt is considered the father of psychology.
What is introspection?
Introspection is the examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings.
What is structuralism?
Structuralism is a school of psychology that aimed to identify the basic elements of psychological experience.
What is functionalism?
Functionalism is a school of psychology that focused on how mental and behavioral processes function.
What is the nature vs. nurture debate in psychology?
The nature vs. nurture debate examines the relative contributions of genetic inheritance and environmental factors to human development.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
A psychologist is a professional who studies behavior and mental processes, while a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health and can prescribe medication.
What are the 2 types of observation
Aided and unaided observations
What is the difference between basic and applied research in psychology?
Basic research in psychology aims to increase scientific knowledge, while applied research seeks to solve practical problems.
What is the scientific method?
The scientific method is a systematic approach to research that involves forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing data.
What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.
What is the difference between a theory and a hypothesis?
A theory is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations, while a hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction.
What are the scientific method steps?
- Observation
- Question
3.Hypothesis - Gather Data
- Organize and interpret
It is a systematic form of observations.
Gather Data
It is the systematic approach to gathering information and answering questions so that errors and biases are minimized.
Scientific Method
