Branches of Psychology
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What is the debate about the relative influence of genetics and environment on behavior and development?

  • Nurture (correct)
  • Motivation
  • Consciousness
  • Learning

What is the state of being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings?

  • Consciousness (correct)
  • Emotion
  • Learning
  • Motivation

Which perspective emphasizes the role of genetics and biology in behavior and mental processes?

  • Biological Perspective (correct)
  • Behavioral Perspective
  • Cognitive Perspective
  • Humanistic Perspective

What is the process of acquiring new knowledge, skills, or behaviors?

<p>Learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality?

<p>Psychodynamic Perspective (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a complex psychological and physiological state, including emotions such as happiness, sadness, and fear?

<p>Emotion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Biological Psychology?

<p>The physical basis of behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research examines the relationship between variables but does not establish causality?

<p>Correlational Research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Social Psychology?

<p>How people think, feel, and behave in social situations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Developmental Psychology?

<p>Human development across the lifespan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research involves an in-depth examination of a single individual or group?

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What is the focus of Personality Psychology?

<p>Individual differences in behavior, thought, and emotion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Branches of Psychology

  • Biological Psychology: studies the physical basis of behavior, including the brain, nervous system, and genetics
  • Cognitive Psychology: examines mental processes, such as perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving
  • Developmental Psychology: focuses on human development across the lifespan, including cognitive, social, and emotional development
  • Social Psychology: explores how people think, feel, and behave in social situations, including group dynamics and social influence
  • Personality Psychology: investigates individual differences in behavior, thought, and emotion, including personality traits and disorders

Research Methods

  • Correlational Research: examines the relationship between variables, but does not establish causality
  • Experimental Research: manipulates an independent variable to measure its effect on a dependent variable
  • Survey Research: collects self-reported data through questionnaires or interviews
  • Case Study Research: in-depth examination of a single individual or group

Key Concepts

  • Nature vs. Nurture: debate about the relative influence of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) on behavior and development
  • Consciousness: the state of being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings
  • Motivation: the drive to pursue a goal or behavior, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivators
  • Learning: the process of acquiring new knowledge, skills, or behaviors, including classical conditioning and operant conditioning
  • Emotion: a complex psychological and physiological state, including emotions such as happiness, sadness, and fear

Theoretical Perspectives

  • Biological Perspective: emphasizes the role of genetics and biology in behavior and mental processes
  • Behavioral Perspective: focuses on observable behavior and the environment
  • Cognitive Perspective: emphasizes the role of mental processes, such as thought and perception
  • Humanistic Perspective: emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and subjective experience
  • Psychodynamic Perspective: emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality

Branches of Psychology

  • Biological Psychology studies the physical basis of behavior, including the brain, nervous system, and genetics.
  • Cognitive Psychology examines mental processes, such as perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving.
  • Developmental Psychology focuses on human development across the lifespan, including cognitive, social, and emotional development.
  • Social Psychology explores how people think, feel, and behave in social situations, including group dynamics and social influence.
  • Personality Psychology investigates individual differences in behavior, thought, and emotion, including personality traits and disorders.

Research Methods

  • Correlational Research examines the relationship between variables but does not establish causality.
  • Experimental Research manipulates an independent variable to measure its effect on a dependent variable.
  • Survey Research collects self-reported data through questionnaires or interviews.
  • Case Study Research involves an in-depth examination of a single individual or group.

Key Concepts

  • The Nature vs. Nurture debate concerns the relative influence of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) on behavior and development.
  • Consciousness is the state of being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.
  • Motivation is the drive to pursue a goal or behavior, including intrinsic (e.g., personal satisfaction) and extrinsic motivators (e.g., rewards).
  • Learning is the process of acquiring new knowledge, skills, or behaviors, including classical conditioning (association between stimuli) and operant conditioning (consequences of behavior).
  • Emotion is a complex psychological and physiological state, including emotions such as happiness, sadness, and fear.

Theoretical Perspectives

  • The Biological Perspective emphasizes the role of genetics and biology in behavior and mental processes.
  • The Behavioral Perspective focuses on observable behavior and the environment.
  • The Cognitive Perspective emphasizes the role of mental processes, such as thought and perception.
  • The Humanistic Perspective emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and subjective experience.
  • The Psychodynamic Perspective emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

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