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Psychology 101
Exam 1
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
01/23/2018

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theory
Definition
way to explain how separate facts fit together, social science/ research needed
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psychology
Definition
scientific study of behavior and mental processes
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basic research
Definition
seek new knowledge (who, what, when, where) ex: Alzheimer's research
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applied research
Definition
solves or improves problems ex:meditation helps veterans with PTSD
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Wilhelm Wundt
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"father" of psych (need research to prove theories)
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behaviorism
Definition
all behavior is learned
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psychoanalytic
Definition
thoughts, feelings and behavior influenced by unconscious mind
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humanistic
Definition
choose how you think
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cognitive
Definition
behave because of how we think
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evolutionary
Definition
evolution has an impact on behavior
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biological
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studies structures of the brain such as hormones and neurotransmitters
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sociocultural
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culture shapes behavior
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