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