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Scientific psychology

-the study of behavior and mental processes using evidence and research methods

Observation-

carefully watching and recording behavior

Predict (goals of psychology)

-anticipating how people may act in certain situations

Pseudoscience

-claims that sound scientific but are not supported by reliable evidence

Behavioral Perspective-

a perspective that focuses on how behavior is learned through rewards and consequences

Reinforcement

-anything that increases the likelihood a behavior will occur again

Rewards and Consequences

-outcomes that influence whether a behavior continues or stops

Psychodynamic Perspective-

a perspective that emphasizes unconscious thoughts feelings and early childhood experiences

Unconscious Mind

-thoughts and feelings that influence behavior without a person being aware of them

Humanistic perspective-

a perspective that focuses on free will, personal growth, and reaching full potential

Positive psychology-

the study of what helps people thrive and live meaningful lives

Martin Seligman

-the psychologist who launched the positive psychology movement

-a theory of well-being including positive emotions engagement relationships meaning and accomplishment

Positive emotions-

feelings such as joy gratitude and hope

Engagement-

being deeply involved or "in the zone" during an activity

Accomplishment

achieving goals and feeling a sense of success

Abraham Maslow-

a humanistic psychologist who created the hierarchy of needs

Psychology

-the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

Behavior

-any observable action a person performs such as speaking or studying

Mental processes

-internal experiences like thoughts emotions memories and perceptions such as feeling nervous before a test

Evidence-

information collected through observation or research that supports conclusions

Systematic Investigation-

an organized and structured way of studying behavior

Goals of Psychology

-the four aims of psychology which are to describe explain predict and influence behavior

Describe (goals of psychology)

-observing and identifying what is happening

Explain (goals of psychology)

-understanding why a behavior occurs

Influence (goals of psychology)-

using psychological knowledge to help change or improve behavior

Psychological Perspectives

-different ways psychologists explain behavior and mental processes

Cognitive Perspective

-a perspective that focuses on how thoughts interpretations and mental processes affect behavior

Free will-the ability to make choices and control one's own behavior

Self-actualization-

reaching one's full potential and becoming the best version of oneself

Thriving-

living well emotionally socially and mentally

Relationships-meaningful and supportive connections with others

Meaning-

having a sense of purpose or belonging in life

Hierarchy of Needs

-Maslow's theory that human needs must be met in a specific order to reach full potential

Physiological Needs (Maslow)

-basic survival needs such as food water and sleep

Safety Needs (Maslow)

-needs related to security protection and stability

Love and Belonging (Maslow)-

the need for relationships friendships and connection

Esteem Needs (Maslow)-

the need for confidence respect and self-worth

Self-actualization (Maslow)-

the highest level of the hierarchy focused on personal growth and fulfillment