Psychology slides

Question 1

Behaviour

Answer 1

observable actions, such as talking walking eating

Question 2

Mental processes

Answer 2

internal expirences that cannot be directly observed such as thoughts emotions and problem solving

Question 3

Structuralism

Answer 3

analyzes the elements of consciousness(sensations, mental images and feelings)

Question 4

Functionalism

Answer 4

focuses on the functions of the mind and how mental processes help individuals adapt to their environment

Question 5

Psychoanalysis

Answer 5

the theory that unconscious forces from early childhood shape our behaviour and mental stated, Applied to understand the underlying causes of behaviour

Question 6

Humanism

Answer 6

emphasizes personal growth, free will and the inherent goodness of people

Question 7

Cognitive psychology

Answer 7

focuses on how on how we think, solve problems and process info. there is a growing interest in understanding mental processes such as memory, learning and deduction making

Question 8

Ethics in psychology

Answer 8

-Informed consent
-Confidentiality
-No harm to participants
-Debriefing