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What is the defining characteristic of experimental research?
What is the defining characteristic of experimental research?
Which of the following is NOT a component of consciousness?
Which of the following is NOT a component of consciousness?
What type of learning involves associating a neutral stimulus with a naturally elicited response?
What type of learning involves associating a neutral stimulus with a naturally elicited response?
Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?
Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?
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Which of the following is NOT a key component of emotions?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of emotions?
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Which of the following is NOT a key area within psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a key area within psychology?
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Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the importance of unconscious drives and conflicts in shaping behavior?
Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the importance of unconscious drives and conflicts in shaping behavior?
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Which type of research aims to observe and describe behavior without establishing cause-and-effect relationships?
Which type of research aims to observe and describe behavior without establishing cause-and-effect relationships?
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Which of these is NOT a method used in descriptive research?
Which of these is NOT a method used in descriptive research?
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Which perspective in psychology focuses on observable behaviors and environmental factors in shaping learning?
Which perspective in psychology focuses on observable behaviors and environmental factors in shaping learning?
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What is a key difference between correlational and experimental research?
What is a key difference between correlational and experimental research?
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The humanistic perspective in psychology places emphasis on:
The humanistic perspective in psychology places emphasis on:
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Which of these is NOT a perspective within psychology?
Which of these is NOT a perspective within psychology?
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Flashcards
Psychology
Psychology
The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
Scientific method
Scientific method
A systematic approach to observe, test, and analyze behavior and mental events in psychology.
Developmental psychology
Developmental psychology
The study of changes in behavior and mental processes over the lifespan.
Behavioral perspective
Behavioral perspective
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Cognitive perspective
Cognitive perspective
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Humanistic perspective
Humanistic perspective
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Psychodynamic perspective
Psychodynamic perspective
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Descriptive research
Descriptive research
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Experimental Research
Experimental Research
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Consciousness
Consciousness
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Learning
Learning
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Memory
Memory
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Motivation
Motivation
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Study Notes
Introduction to Psychology: Overview
- Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
- It encompasses various topics, from brain mechanisms to social influences.
- Psychology uses the scientific method for understanding phenomena.
- This involves systematic observation, hypothesis testing, and data analysis.
- Key areas include developmental psychology (lifespan changes), social psychology (social interactions), cognitive psychology (mental processes), and clinical psychology (mental health).
- Diverse perspectives influence psychological understanding: biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural.
Key Schools of Thought in Psychology
- Biological Perspective: Focuses on the physical and biological roots of behavior and mental processes, including the brain, nervous system, hormones, and genetics.
- Behavioral Perspective: Emphasizes observable behaviors and environmental factors in shaping learning and behavior. Concepts like classical and operant conditioning are crucial.
- Cognitive Perspective: Explores internal mental processes like thinking, memory, problem-solving, and language; understanding how these shape behavior.
- Humanistic Perspective: Highlights individual potential, free will, and self-actualization in behavior; focusing on positive aspects of humanity.
- Psychodynamic Perspective: Rooted in Freud's work, it emphasizes unconscious drives, motives, and conflicts' impact on behavior.
- Sociocultural Perspective: Examines social and cultural factors influencing behavior and mental processes. It emphasizes societal norms, values, and cultural contexts.
Research Methods in Psychology
- Descriptive Research: Aims to observe and describe behavior using methods like naturalistic observation, surveys, and case studies. This provides insights but doesn't establish cause-and-effect.
- Correlational Research: Investigates the relationship between two or more variables, uncovering correlations (positive, negative, or no correlation). However, it cannot determine causation.
- Experimental Research: Used to test cause-and-effect relationships. It involves manipulating an independent variable to measure its effect on a dependent variable, controlling other factors.
Key Concepts in Psychology
- Consciousness: Awareness of oneself and surroundings, encompassing subjective experience, thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.
- Learning: Relatively permanent changes in behavior or mental processes through experience (classical conditioning, operant conditioning, or observational learning).
- Memory: Mental processes of encoding, storing, and retrieving information, including stages like sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
- Motivation: Internal processes driving behavior and pursuing goals, categorized as intrinsic (internal) or extrinsic (external).
- Emotion: Complex psychological states with physiological changes, subjective feelings, and behavioral expressions; significantly influencing physical and cognitive functioning.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of psychology, including its key concepts, methods, and schools of thought. Explore the biological, cognitive, and social dimensions that govern human behavior and mental processes. Understand how each psychological perspective contributes to our understanding of the mind.
