C1-Key Terms Flashcards
Determinism
The idea that everything that happens has a cause, or determinant, that one could observe or measure
Psychology
The systematic study of behavior and experience
Free Will
The belief that behavior is caused by a persons independent decisions is known as free will
The Mind-Brain problem
The philosophical question of how experience relates to the brain. Two main views are dualism and monism.
Dualism
One view of the mind brain problem that says that the mind is separate from the brain but somehow controls the brain and therefore the rest of the body
Monism
One view of the mind brain problem that says that the conscious experience is inseparable from the physical brain. Most people favor monism over dualism.
Nature-nurture issue
How do differences in heredity and in the environment affect behavior?
Introspect
To look within yourself
Structuralism
Edward Titcheners attempt to describe the structures that compose the mind, particularly sensations, feelings, and images
Functionalism
William James’ approach to psychology where he tried to learn how people produce useful behaviors
Psychophysical function
The mathematical description of the relationship between the physical properties of a stimulus and it’s perceived properties
Comparative psychologists
Compare different species
Behaviorism
A field of psychology that concentrates on observable, measurable behaviors and not on mental processes
Basic research
Seeks theoretical knowledge for its own sake
Applied research
Deals with practical problems
