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dualism

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mind and body are separate

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empiricism

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all knowledge is derived from sense experience

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pragmatism

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an approach that assesses the truth of meaning of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

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tabula rasa

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blank slate

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natural selection

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the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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nature and nurture

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being born with it vs being shaped by experiences

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structuralism

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focuses on the elements/ structure of the mind

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introspection

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looking into one’s self

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functionialism

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the theory that all aspects of a society serve a function and are necessary for the survival of that society.

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mental processes

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processing in your mind

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behavior

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how you act

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monoism

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mind and body are one

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