Chapter 1: Introduction To Psychology Flashcards
What do psychologist do?
1) describe behavior
2) predict behavior
3) explain behavior
Behavioral Neuroscience
How bio aspects of the body determine behavior
What does experimental psychology study?
How we sense, perceive, learn, and think about the world
What does cognitive psychology focus on?
1) thinking
2) memory
3) reasoning
4) problem solving
5) judging
6) decision making
7) language
What does developmental psychology focus on
How we change from conception to death.
What does personality psychology focus on?
1) People behavior across their lives
2) Traits that differentiate one person from another
What does health psychology focus on?
How mental and physical health are linked
What does clinical psychology focus on?
The diagnoses and treatment, of psychological disorders
What does social psychology focus on?
How other people affect us
What does cross-cultural psychology focus on?
Diverse psychological function across, cultures and ethnic groups
What does evolutionary psychology focus on?
How are ancestors affected are genes
What book inspired evolutionary psychology focus on?
The Origin of Species
What does our behavior affect?
1) thoughts
2) emotions
3) perception
4) reasoning processes
5) memories
6) bodily functions
