Psychology 101: Introduction to Psychology

A comprehensive set of flashcards summarizing key concepts from the Psychology 101 lecture notes.

Psychology

The scientific study of behaviour and the mind.

Dualism

The belief that the mind and body are distinct and separate, where the body is material and the mind (or soul) is immaterial.

Materialism

The philosophical view that nothing exists other than matter and energy.

Empiricism

The theory that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience.

Nativism

The belief that certain skills or abilities are pre-programmed into the brain at birth.

Cognition

The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, memory, and judgment.

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

Philosophical Doctrine of Mentalism

The idea that mental states can cause physical actions, emphasizing the role of the mind in behavior.

Levels of Explanation

A framework in psychology that considers different levels of analysis, including sociocultural, psychological, and biophysical.

Interdisciplinary Approach

Combining methods and perspectives from multiple disciplines to enhance understanding, such as psychology with neuroscience, philosophy, and linguistics.

Pathology

The study of psychological disorders and the abnormal psychology associated with them.

Social Science

The branch of science that deals with the individual in its social context, including studies of social interactions and influences.

Biological Science

The study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment, including genetics and neuroscience in relation to behavior.

Psychophysics

The study of the relationship between physical stimuli and the sensations and perceptions they affect.

Behavior Control

The ability to understand and influence behavior through scientific research and psychological principles.