Unit 1 quiz 1 Flashcards
Psychology
the science of behavior and mental processes of people and organisms. Wilhelm
Wundt established the first psychology lab in Leipzig, Germany.
Behavioral Perspective
How we learn observable
responses and experiences.
Psychodynamic Perspective
How behavior springs from
unconscious drives and
conflicts.
Biological Perspective
How the body and brain
enable emotions, memories,
and sensory experiences
Cognitive Perspective
How we encode, process,
store, and retrieve information.
Evolutionary Perspective
How evolution influences
behavior
Humanistic Perspective
How we strive for personal
growth.
Social-Cultural Perspective
How behavior and thinking
vary across situations and
cultures
Biopsychosocial
an integrated approach that incorporates biological,
psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis.
Industrial Organizational Psychologists
the application of psychological concepts and
methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces.
Clinical Psychologists
a branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with
psychological disorders.
Clinical Psychiatry (Psychiatrists)
a branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; practiced by physicians
who often provide medical (for example, drug) treatments as well as psychological therapy.
