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dualism
mind and body are separate
empiricism
all knowledge is derived from sense experience
pragmatism
an approach that assesses the truth of meaning of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.
tabula rasa
blank slate
natural selection
the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
nature and nurture
being born with it vs being shaped by experiences
structuralism
focuses on the elements/ structure of the mind
introspection
looking into one’s self
functionialism
the theory that all aspects of a society serve a function and are necessary for the survival of that society.
mental processes
processing in your mind
behavior
how you act
monoism
mind and body are one