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Psychology
The scientific study of mental activity and behavior, dependent on brain processing.
Biological Approach
Influence of genes, DNA, and physical makeup on personality and behavior.
Cognitive Approach
Focus on how information processing influences behavior, including memory and problem-solving.
Humanistic Approach
Emphasizes free will and the individual's ability to choose their destiny.
Behaviorism
Behavior is shaped by rewards and consequences from the environment.
Trait Theory
Personality traits are stable and help predict behaviors, including OCEAN traits.
Projective Measures
Personality tests examining unconscious processes through interpreting ambiguous stimuli.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Pyramid of needs from basic (biological) to self-actualization.
Psychodynamic Theory
Hidden motives influence personality, including the unconscious and defense mechanisms.
Locus of Control
Perception of controlling rewards and punishments internally or externally.
Survey
Descriptive method using self-report questionnaires in research.
Correlation
Examining natural relationships between variables in the real world.
Experiment
Research method testing causal hypotheses by manipulating independent variables.
Medulla
Brain part controlling survival functions like heart rate and breathing.
REM Sleep
Dream stage of sleep cycle.
Classical Conditioning
Learning process associating neutral stimuli with natural responses.
Operant Conditioning
Learning through consequences like reinforcement and punishment.
DSM-5
Diagnostic manual for mental disorders, requiring specific criteria for diagnosis.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Constant anxiety not linked to a specific object or situation.
Mania Symptoms
Symptoms include increased self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, and reckless behavior.