12 Questions
What do biological psychologists study?
Structure and function of the nervous system
What does sensation refer to?
Sensory information (sights, sounds, touch, smell)
What does perception refer to?
Experience of the world influenced by attention and experiences
What does developmental psychology study?
Physical and mental attributes of aging and maturation
What does the Five Factor model shown in Figure 1.14 represent?
A representation of the dimensions of personality traits
Which branch of psychology focuses on the direct relationship between individual health and biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors?
Health psychology
What does personality psychology focus on?
Studying conscious and unconscious thinking
What is the focus of clinical psychology?
Treating psychological disorders and problematic behavior patterns
What is the definition of psychology?
The scientific study of the mind and behavior
Who focused on understanding the conscious experience through introspection?
Wilhelm Wundt
What did functionalism focus on?
Understanding mental activities and their role in adaptation
Which theory focuses on the role of the unconscious in affecting conscious behavior?
Psychoanalytic Theory
Explore the various branches of contemporary psychology, including biopsychology. Learn about the study of how the structure and function of the nervous system generate behavior, sensory and motor systems, sleep, and more.
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