Intro Flashcards
Scientific study of behavior and mental processes
Psychology
Obviously manifested action, activities and behavior
Overt
Hidden in actions & behavior not visible to the naked eye
Covert
Acts within the level of one’ awareness
Conscious
Acts that deeply embedded in one’s sub-conscious, unaware actions
Unconscious
Involves only few neurons
Simple
Complicated & involves more members of neurons
Complex
Exercised with sanity or reason
Rational
Commited for no reason
Irrational
Done with full coalitions, will & control
Voluntary
Primary Goals of Psychology (DB, UE, PB, CB)
> describe behavior
understand and explain
predict behavior
control behavior
Research Ethics: Human subjects
> risk/ benefits analysis
informed consent
deception & full disclosure
anonymity & confidentiality
Animal Rights
> treat humanely
care and disposing of animals accdg to law
harming animals only done when part of research
Central Nervous System
Brain & Spinal Cord
Somatic Nervous System
Crain nerves & spinal nerves