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psychology
the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
interactive dualism
(rene descartes) the idea that mind and body were separate entities that interact to produce sensations, emotions, and other conscious experiences.
nature-nurture issue
the inborn NATURE of the individual vs the environmental influences that NURTURE the individual.
physiology
Branch of bio that studies the functions and parts of living organisms, including humans.
structuralism
early school of psychology that emphasized studying the most basic components, or structures, of conscious experiences.
functionalism
early school of psychology that emphasized studying the purpose, or function, of behavior and mental experiences.
introspection
when a subject views a stimulus, and then try to reconstruct their sensations and feelings immediately after viewing it.
stimulus
anything perceptible to the senses, such as a sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste.
psychoanalysis
Personality theory and form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the role of unconscious factors in personality and behavior.
unconscious
hidden from the person's conscious awareness.
behaviorism
school of psychology and theoretical viewpoint that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors, especially as they pertain to the process of learning.
humanistic psychology
school of psychology and theoretical viewpoint that emphasizes each person's unique potential for psychological growth and self-direction.