the science of behaviour Flashcards
chapter 1
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behaviour
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directly observable, mental process, thinking, and motivation
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psychology
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factors that influences behaviour
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2 types of research
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basic and applied research
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basic research
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Testing scientific theories. goal is to describe how ppl behave and identify factors that influence it
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applied research
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solutions to practical problems, knowledge gained to solve specific problems
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4 basic goals of psychology
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- describe behaviour
- explain/understand the cause of behaviour
- predict how people/animals behave under certain conditions
- influence behaviour thro control of causes
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6 types of perspectives
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biological, cognitive, psychodynamic, behavioural, sociocultural and humantistic
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