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Definition of Psyche
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essence of life also linked to breath
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Definition of logos
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the study of
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Definition of psychology
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the science of behavior and mental processes
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Definition of Science
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approach to knowledge based on systematic research and observation
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Definition of behavior
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observable actions
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Definition of mental processes
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internal private thoughts
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What are the 4 goals of psychology
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DUPI
D- Define U- Understand P- Predict I-Influence |
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What did Wundt and Tchener want to identify?
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The elements of conciousness
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Definition of structuralism
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to determine the structure of the mind by looking inward on ones own conciousness
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Definition of introspection
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process of looking inward on ones own conciousness
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What did Alston Study and what did he discover
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The sensations of hot and cold. To feel something to be very hot both hot and cold receptors are stimulated
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Describe Gestalt Psychologists
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group of psychologists that believed that conciousness could not be broken down into elements and the whole is different from the sum of its parts
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Who lead Gestalt Psychologists
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Wertheimer
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Define Phi Phenomenon
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perception of movement of two stationary objects
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What is functionalism
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a view that emphasizes the useful functions of consciousness
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What did James believe?
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He believed that mental processes exist only to help us survive as a species
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What two psychologists studied memory?
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Ebbinghaus and calkins
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Define Cognition
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all intellectual processes
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What is cognitive psychology
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viewpoint that emphasizes the importance of intellectual processes. Considered modern day functionalism
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What is behaviorism
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belief that it is not possible to study conscious experience.
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What did Pavlov study
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salivation in dogs
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What is the social learning theory
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theory that we learn most of our behavior through experiences with those close to us.
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define unconscious mind
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mental activity of which we are unaware
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Describe motives
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conditions that activate a particular behavior in the unconscious mind that influences us
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what is psychoanalysis
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exploring the unconscious mind to treat patients with emotional problems
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What did Pavlov study
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salivation in dogs
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What is the social learning theory
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theory that we learn most of our behavior through experiences with those close to us.
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define unconscious mind
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mental activity of which we are unaware
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Describe motives
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conditions that activate a particular behavior in the unconscious mind that influences us
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what is psychoanalysis
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exploring the unconscious mind to treat patients with emotional problems
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What is humanistic psychology
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believed humans determine their own fate but the unconscious mind may affect our decisions
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What 2 physiologists started humanistic psychology
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maslow and rogers
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What is self concept
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our idea of what we think we are like.
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What is the key element of conscious decision making
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self concept
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Define psychometrics
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attempt to measure intelligence personality and job aptitude
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Who started psychometrics
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binet
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What is neuroscience
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focuses on the nervous system in explaining behavior and mental processes
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What is the sociocultural perspective
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one must understand someone's culture and background in order to understand them
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Define social anthropology
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studies how cultures are similar and different and how culture influences behavior
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What is cultural relativity
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encourages us to not judge other cultures that are different
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What are the 9 areas of in studypsychology
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biological, sensation and perception, learning and memory, cognition, developmental, motivational and emotional, personality, social, sociocultural
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What do applied psychologists do
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use psychology to help solve and prevent human problems
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What are the 5 specialties of applies psychology
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clinical, counseling, educational, industrial, health
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What is the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists
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psychiatrists can prescribe medicine
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What are the 8 things we know about humans?
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They are biological creatures
Every person is different yet the same People can fully be understood if you know their culture and social influences Human lives continuously change Behavior is motivated Humans are social creatures Experiences teach us about the world Humans can adapt to life |
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Which four psychologists studied conscious EXPERIENCE?
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Wudnt, Tischner, Alston, wertheimer
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Which three psychologists studied conscious MENTAL PROCESSES?
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ebbinghaus, james, calkins
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Which three psychologists studied learning?
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pavlov, watson, washburn
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Which two psychologists studied the unconscious mind?
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Freud, Rogers
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Which psychologists believed in the neuroscience perspective?
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cajal
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