Psychology Is a Science; Critical Thinking (copy)

Inner Space

The subjective experiences of the mind, consciousness, and emotions.

Psychological Science

A discipline that employs scientific methods to study the mind and behavior.

Scientific Attitude

An approach that includes curiosity, skepticism, and humility to assess claims and evidence.

Critical Thinking

The ability to examine assumptions, evaluate evidence, and assess conclusions.

Mental Health Therapy

A treatment process aimed at improving psychological well-being and coping strategies.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or trauma.

Cultural Sensitivity

Awareness and respect for cultural differences and similarities.

Loneliness

A feeling of being isolated or rejected, often affecting emotional well-being.

Empirical Approach

A method of gaining knowledge through observation and experimentation.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Traumatic experiences occurring before the age of 18 that can impact health and behavior.

Dream Analysis

The interpretation of dreams to understand unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Social Psychology

The study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Nature vs. Nurture

The debate over the relative contributions of genetic inheritance and environmental factors to human development.

Intelligence

The ability to learn from experience, adapt to new situations, and solve problems.

Psychological Disorders

Diagnosable mental health conditions characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Personality Psychology

The study of individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.