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Psyc Chapters 1-2
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
10/25/2010

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Correlation is not Causation
Definition

Correlation-variables that are co-related

Causation- Equals cause

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Biological research
Definition
scientific studies of the brain and other parts of the nervous system
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Psychology's 7 major perspectives
Definition
  1. Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic- Sigmund Freud
  2. Behavior- Ivan Pavlov
  3. Humanist- Abraham Maslow
  4. Cognitive- Jean Piaget
  5. Neuroscience/biopsychology- Johannes Muller
  6. Evolutionary- Charles Darwin
  7. Sociocultural- John Berry
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Basic research
Definition

Explains or meets first three goals of PSYC which are, description, explation, and prediction.

Typically conducted in universities or research laboratories.

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Applied research
Definition

Meets the goal of change for PSYC

Is generally conducted outside the laboratory.

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What are the 6 universally identifiable facial expressions?
Definition
  1. Happiness
  2. Surprise
  3. Anger
  4. Sadness
  5. Fear
  6. Disgust
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Active listening
Definition
Active listening is a communication technique. Active listening requires the listener to understand, interpret, and evaluate what they hear. The ability to listen actively can improve personal relationships through reducing conflicts, strengthening cooperation, and fostering understanding.
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