Pysch Flashcards
Psych
scientific study of behavior and mental processes in both humans and animals
Perspective
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something 2 points of view
biological
explanation of human behavior solely regrading an individuals’ physical and biological processes.
cognitive
focuses on memory intelligence perception problem solving, language and learning process of the mind influencing behavior.
psychodynamic
emphasizes the rule of the unconscious mind behavioral motivation is hidden beneath the surface and comes forward as unconsciously expressed
behavioral
focus on observable behaviors people/animals are controlled by their environment through conditioning and reinforcement (learning)
evolutionary
knowledge and principles from evolutionary bio are put to use in research on the structure of the human mind
social -cultural
focuses on society and culture in terms of our behavior and shaping cognition. Social customs beliefs values and language are all parts of what shape a person