Pysch Flashcards

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Psych

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scientific study of behavior and mental processes in both humans and animals

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Perspective

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a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something 2 points of view

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biological

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explanation of human behavior solely regrading an individuals’ physical and biological processes.

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cognitive

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focuses on memory intelligence perception problem solving, language and learning process of the mind influencing behavior.

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psychodynamic

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emphasizes the rule of the unconscious mind behavioral motivation is hidden beneath the surface and comes forward as unconsciously expressed

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behavioral

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focus on observable behaviors people/animals are controlled by their environment through conditioning and reinforcement (learning)

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evolutionary

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knowledge and principles from evolutionary bio are put to use in research on the structure of the human mind

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social -cultural

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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

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