Psychology 101 Class Introduction and Overview

A series of flashcards covering key concepts introduced in the Psychology 101 course, focused on the structure, themes, and expectations of the course.

Tech-free classroom

A classroom environment where the use of electronic devices is restricted unless permission is granted.

Acadly

An app used in class to track attendance and engagement, requiring users to open it when class begins.

Psychology

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes, involving human and nonhuman animals.

Neuroscience

A division of psychology that focuses on the biological basis of the mind, such as brain activity and its impact on behavior.

Cognitive psychology

A branch of psychology concerned with mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Affective Science

A field that studies emotions and motivations, exploring their influence on thoughts and behavior.

Social psychology

The study of how social interactions and the presence of others affect individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Developmental psychology

A field that examines how psychological processes develop and change over a person's lifespan.

Clinical psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

Research and Writing Project

An assignment in the course where students engage in research and writing tasks related to psychology concepts.

Conceptual foundations of psychology

The core ideas and themes in psychology that help understand human thought and behavior.

Critical thinking in psychology

The ability to analyze and evaluate psychological claims critically, especially in popular media.

Scientific literacy in psychology

Understanding and evaluating various scientific methods used to research psychological questions.

Integrative Reflection

An assignment due at the end of the final exam period that requires students to reflect on their learning throughout the course.

Flex absences

Absences that don't count against a student's total allowed absences, which include short-term illnesses and personal matters.

Behavioral Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies observable behaviors and the ways they're learned or conditioned.

Evolutionary Psychology

The study of how evolutionary principles such as natural selection influence human thought, feeling, and behavior.

Behaviorism

A theory advocating that psychology should focus on observable behaviors rather than internal mental processes.

Humanistic Psychology

An approach emphasizing personal growth and the concept of self-actualization.

Biopsychology

The study of how biological processes influence behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.

Personality Psychology

The study of individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Psychometrics

The field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement.

Cultural Psychology

The study of how cultural practices shape psychological processes.

Community Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on individual behavior in social contexts, particularly within communities.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

The application of psychological principles to the workplace, focusing on behavior, issues, and organizational settings.