Psyc 10.00: Introduction to Development, Social, and Abnormal Psychology

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definition of psychology and the levels of analysis based on the lecture notes.

Psychology (Dillenfeld et al.)

The scientific study of the mind, body and behavior.

Psychology (Levels of Analysis definition)

A discipline that spans multiple levels of analysis.

Social level

This level of analysis that focuses on how individual behavior, thoughts, and feelings are shaped by social influences, personal relationships and overarching cultural environments.

Behavioral level

This level of analysis focuses on overt, observable and an individual's physical reactions within their externel environment, remaining strictly concerned with actions that can be directly seen, measured, and recorded by outside observers.