Intro to Psych

These flashcards cover foundational concepts in psychology as introduced in the lecture about the scientific study of mind and behavior.

Psychology

The scientific study of mind and behavior

Clive Wearing

An accomplished musician who lost the ability to form new memories

Synaesthesia

A condition where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory pathway

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and other cognitive difficulties

Hypothesis

A tentative explanation proposed as a basis for further investigation

Scientific Theory

A broad explanation or group of explanations for some aspect of the natural world consistently supported by evidence

Introspection

A method of self-observation where individuals report their thoughts and feelings

Structuralism

An early school of psychology that sought to identify the components of conscious experience

Functionalism

A perspective in psychology that emphasized the function of mental processes in adaptation to an environment

Behaviorism

An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors instead of the mental processes

Humanism

A psychological perspective emphasizing personal growth and the concept of self-actualization

Cognitive Revolution

A movement in psychology that shifted the focus of the field back to the study of mental processes

Empiricism

A method of acquiring knowledge based on observation and experimentation

Critical Thinking

The active application of skills to understand and evaluate information effectively

Five Factor Model

A model of personality traits that includes openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism

Developmental Psychology

The scientific study of psychological changes throughout the lifespan

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

The application of psychological principles to workplace environments

Health Psychology

The study of how biological, social, and psychological factors influence health and illness

Forensic Psychology

The application of psychological principles to legal issues, including assessment and consulting in legal contexts