R E B O OT C O M PU T E R S E RVI C ES I N C . · C O L L E G E ST U DY S E R I ES
Psychology 101
The Complete Study Guide to Introductory Psychology
Concepts · Key Studies · Practice + Answers
Inside this guide
1 · What Is Psychology? Major Perspectives
2 · Research Methods
3 · The Brain & Nervous System
4 · Sensation, Perception & Consciousness
5 · Learning
6 · Memory
7 · Development & Personality
8 · Psychological Disorders & Therapy
9 · Practice Questions with Answers
10 · Glossary
A self-study companion for introductory psychology · rebootcs.com
, 1 · What Is Psychology? Major Perspectives
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It seeks to describe, explain, predict, and influence
how people think, feel, and act.
The Main Perspectives
Perspective Focus
Biological Brain, genes, neurochemistry
Behavioral Observable behavior shaped by environment
Cognitive Mental processes: thinking, memory
Psychodynamic Unconscious drives (Freud)
Humanistic Growth, free will, self-actualization
Sociocultural Social and cultural influences
The nature vs. nurture debate — how much of behavior comes from genetics versus environment — runs through all of
psychology. The modern answer: both interact.
© Reboot Computer Services Inc. · Created by Mario Washington · Page 2 of 12
Psychology 101
The Complete Study Guide to Introductory Psychology
Concepts · Key Studies · Practice + Answers
Inside this guide
1 · What Is Psychology? Major Perspectives
2 · Research Methods
3 · The Brain & Nervous System
4 · Sensation, Perception & Consciousness
5 · Learning
6 · Memory
7 · Development & Personality
8 · Psychological Disorders & Therapy
9 · Practice Questions with Answers
10 · Glossary
A self-study companion for introductory psychology · rebootcs.com
, 1 · What Is Psychology? Major Perspectives
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It seeks to describe, explain, predict, and influence
how people think, feel, and act.
The Main Perspectives
Perspective Focus
Biological Brain, genes, neurochemistry
Behavioral Observable behavior shaped by environment
Cognitive Mental processes: thinking, memory
Psychodynamic Unconscious drives (Freud)
Humanistic Growth, free will, self-actualization
Sociocultural Social and cultural influences
The nature vs. nurture debate — how much of behavior comes from genetics versus environment — runs through all of
psychology. The modern answer: both interact.
© Reboot Computer Services Inc. · Created by Mario Washington · Page 2 of 12
