Psychological Theories Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are major structures of the Central Nervous System
Neurons, “100 Billion” Brain cells, Each passes on nerve impulses (actual potential), Signals other Neurons to fire in complex patterns.
Endocrine System is
A system of glands that produce hormones
How does the Endocrine System affect psychological function?
Behaviour includes physiological events that are responses to internal and external stimuli; the endocrine system plays a necessary role in bringing about these reactions in animals and humans.
How does gene affect psychological development?
Genes are responsible for shaping the construction of the brain- genes also function in living body and effect.
What famous theorist is linked to psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
How did Freud explain abnormality?
Imbalance between the ID, EGO, and SUPEREGO can lead to poor mental health.
What is classical conditioning (CC)?
A learning process in which two stimuli are repeatedly paired
What is operent conditioning?
Your behaviour is controlled by consequences (either good or bad)
How does Maslow/Rogers explain abnormal behaviour?
People behave the way they do because of how they perceive their situation
What is self-actualization?
Every person can achieve their goals, wishes, and desires in life- it is achieving ones full potential, including creative activities.
Who theorized that troubling events themselves did NOT lead to depression, anxiety or disturbed behaviours?
Albert Ellis
What 3 experiences of depression did Aaron Beck theorize?
- The Cognitive Triad (of negative automatic thinking)
- Negative self schemas
- Errors in Logic (e.g., faulty information processing)
Who said that behaviour is learned from the environment through observational learning?
Albert Bandura
Who said it was important to look at the dysfunctional and social systems rather than the individuals dysfunction?
Patrick O’Neill
