8 Questions
What type of psychology emphasizes human strength and focuses on the good side of humans?
Positive psychology
Who emphasized the functions and purposes of the mind and behavior in an individual's adaptation to the environment?
William James
Which method involves gaining knowledge through the observation of events, collection of data, and logical reasoning?
Empirical Method
What is defined as actions that individuals do and can be directly observed?
Behavior
Wilhelm Wundt's approach focused on identifying the basic elements or structures of mental processes. What is this approach called?
Structuralism
'Observing the inside of one’s mind by focusing on thoughts' is defined as:
Introspection
'Process of reflecting deeply and actively, asking questions, and evaluating evidence' best describes:
Critical Thinking
'Individuals that challenge the validity of a fact' are known as:
Skepticism
Test your knowledge on the basic concepts in psychology such as behavior, mental processes, critical thinking, skepticism, and empirical methods. Explore the definitions and characteristics of these fundamental terms.
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