Unit 1 and 2 Flashcards
Empiricism
the view that knowledge originated in experience and that science should, therefore rely on observation and experimentation
Structuralism
an early school of psychology that used introspection to explore the structural elements of the human mind
Functionalism
a school of psychology that focused on how our mental and behavioral processes help us adapt
Experimental Psychology
the study of behavior and thinking using experimental methods
behaviorism
the view that psychology should be an objective science that studies behavior without reference to mental processes
humanistic psychology
historically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people and the individuals potential for personal growth
Cognitive neuropsychology
the interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition
evolutionary psychology
study of the roots of behavior and mental processes
psychodynamic psychology
branch of psychology that studies how unconscious drives and conflicts can influence behavior, and uses that information to treat people.
behavioral psychology
scientific study of observable behavior, and its explanation by principles of learning
cognitive psychology
scientific study of all mental activities associated with knowing, thinking, remembering, and communicating
social-cultural psychology
study of how situations and cultures affect our behavior and thinking
psychometrics
scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits
developmental psychology
scientific study of physical, cognitive, and social change throughout a lifespan
educational psychology
study of how psychological processes can affect and enhance teaching and learning
