Psychology 101 Exam Practice Flashcards

Flashcards for exam review, covering key vocabulary and concepts from chapters 1-4.

Psychology

The scientific study of behavior and the physiological and cognitive processes underlying behavior.

Structuralism

Associated with Wilhelm Wundt; focused on breaking down mental processes into basic components.

Behaviorism

Focused on observable behavior.

René Descartes

Believed we can be certain of anything through "I think, therefore I am."

Tabula Rasa

Refers to a blank slate at birth.

Humanistic Approach

Core belief is that people have free will and strive for growth and fulfillment.

Plato

Philosopher who believed knowledge is innate.

Psyche

Originates from the meaning 'soul'.

Wilhelm Wundt's Psychology Lab (1879)

Marked psychology's official beginning.

Cognitive Psychology

Focuses primarily on thoughts, memory, and information processing.

Wilhelm Wundt

Considered the father of modern psychology; established the first psychology lab.

Behavioral Approach

Emphasizes observable and measurable behavior only.

Nature vs. Nurture

Debate concerning biological inheritance vs. environmental experience.

Structuralism

School of psychology focused on breaking down mental processes into basic components.

Abraham Maslow

Developed the hierarchy of needs and emphasized self-actualization.

Introspection

The process of examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

Sigmund Freud's Theory

Focused primarily on the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences.

Cognitive Revolution Inspiration

Largely inspired by the invention of computers.

Behaviorism's Research Method

Controlled lab experiments.

Plato's View of the Mind

Separate from the body and continues after death.