Perspectives Application Vocab Quiz (Unit 1A)

Psychology

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Humanistic Psychology

A perspective that emphasizes free will, personal growth, self-awareness, and the potential for people to reach their full potential.

Behavioral Psychology

A perspective that focuses on how observable behaviors are learned through interactions with the environment, including conditioning and reinforcement.

Biological Psychology (Neuroscience)

A perspective that studies how biological processes, including the brain, nervous system, hormones, and genetics, influence behavior and mental processes.

Cognitive Psychology

A perspective that focuses on how people think, perceive, remember, learn, solve problems, and process information.

Evolutionary Psychology

A perspective that explains behavior and mental processes in terms of their adaptive value and how natural selection may have shaped them.

Psychodynamic Psychology (Psychoanalytic)

A perspective that emphasizes how unconscious thoughts, conflicts, and early experiences influence behavior and mental processes.

Social-Cultural Psychology

A perspective that studies how social interactions, cultural norms, and other people influence behavior and mental processes.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

The application of psychological principles to the workplace, including employee behavior, motivation, productivity, and job satisfaction.

Clinical Psychology

A field of psychology that focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Psychiatry

A medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating mental disorders; psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication.

Nature vs. Nurture

The debate over whether behavior and mental processes are primarily influenced by genetic and biological factors (nature) or by environment and experience (nurture).