Motivation biological psychological and environmental Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The definition of psychology - Answer-the scientific study of behavior and mental processes what is the scientific method - Answer-the most objective way to acquire knowledge what are the 4 goals of psychology? - Answer-1. description 2. explanation 3. prediction 4. influence why is this field considered a science? - Answer-Psychology separated itself from philosophy when researchers started began using the scientific method to study mental processes and behavior. what is basic research? - ...

Development correct answer: systematic changes and continuities in the individual that occur between conception and death Physical development correct answer: growth of the body and its organs, functioning of physiological systems include brain, physical signs of aging, changes in motor abilities, etc Cognitive development correct answer: changes and continuities in perception, language, learning, memory, problem solving, and other mental processes psychosocial development correct an...

Psychology - the scientific study of behavior and mental processes Mental Processes - the thoughts, feelings, and motives that each of us experiences privately but that cannot be observed directly Behavior - everything we do that can be directly observed Critical Thinking - the process of reflecting deeply and actively, asking questions, and evaluating the evidence Empirical Method - gaining knowledge through the observation of events, the collection of data, and logical reasoning Positi...

the 4 D's—the questions that help us determine if something is considered abnormal behavior. correct answer: Deviance - "Is the behavior considered strange within the person's own culture?" Distress - "Does the behavior cause personal distress?" Dysfunctional - "Is the behavior maladaptive?" Danger - "Is the person a danger to self or others?" Biological Perspective on Mental Disorders correct answer: Abnormal behavior arises from a physical cause. Biological treatments, su...

Culture - ANSWER-a way of life among a group of people; the behaviors, beliefs, values, and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking about them, and that are passed along by communication and imitation from one generation to the next. Reference Group - ANSWER-all the groups that have a direct or indirect effect on a person's beliefs, decisions, and behavior - family the most influential one Opinion Leader/Influencer - ANSWER-a person who offers informal advice or information ...

Intrinsic motivation correct answer: the pursuit of activity because of internal factors Extrinsic motivation correct answer: the pursuit of an activity because of external factors Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs correct answer: We are motivated by needs not being met, from the bottom and working upward to self-actualization Drive theory correct answer: organisms seek to exist in a state of homeostasis within various biological needs Primary drive correct answer: those that are bio...

Cognitive Process correct answer: Mental manipulation of knowledge and ideas Language correct answer: System of communication (written or spoken) Defining Characteristic of Language correct answer: Grammar Grammar correct answer: Set of rules governing how symbols can be combined to convey meaning Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis correct answer: Perception of reality is shaped by the language used, and language is shaped by the culture and environment How do children learn la...

Test Bank for Psychology Themes and Variations, 6th Canadian Edition By Doug McCann Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Multiple Choice 1. The term “psychology” comes from the Greek words psyche and logos. What does logos mean? a. the study of a subject b. the soul c. logic d. discipline ANSWER: a 2. Psychological research is sometimes distorted or grossly simplified in media coverage, leading to misinformation or ...

Test Bank for Psychology Themes and Variations, 6th Canadian Edition By Doug McCann Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Multiple Choice 1. The term “psychology” comes from the Greek words psyche and logos. What does logos mean? a. the study of a subject b. the soul c. logic d. discipline ANSWER: a 2. Psychological research is sometimes distorted or grossly simplified in media coverage, leading to misinf...

What is Development? defined as systematic changes and continuities in the individual that occur between conception and death What are the three broad areas of development? physical development cognitive development psychosocial development What is physical development? involves development of the body's physical makeup What is social development? development in which individuals interactions and relationships change and remain stable over time What is cognitiv...