AP Psych Unit 0

Confirmation bias

Tendency to seek new info that aligns with their own point of view while simultaneously dismissing info that challenges their belief.

Hindsight Bias

Thought that one could’ve anticipated the outcome of an event/ experience after it happened.

Overconfidence Bias

Overestimating one’s knowledge or ability to complete/ perform a task

psychology

study of the human mind and its functions, especially effecting behavior.

critical thinking

Objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgement

Behavioral

Observing actions/ what trigger them. All behaviors are learned and can be controlled.

Humanistic

Human desire to reach full potential emphasizes free will and motivation.

Psychodynamic

emphasizes the unconscious mind, repressed memories, free association & dream association.

Biological

physical basis for behavior, emphasis on nervous and endocrine system.