PSY1010

Psychology

The study of the human mind and behavior, examining both visible and invisible behaviors of humans.

Structuralism

A branch of psychology founded by Wilhelm Wundt that attempts to determine the building blocks of behaviors and mental processes.

Functionalism

A philosophy of psychology that focuses on mental experiences as a flow of consciousness, viewing mental processes in terms of their functions.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process discovered by Ivan Pavlov that involves creating an association between a naturally occurring stimulus and a previously neutral stimulus.

Behaviorism

A theory that focuses on observable behaviors and the impact of the environment on human behavior, developed as a response to more philosophical theories.

Cognitive Development

Jean Piaget's theory that children go through four stages of mental growth, gaining the ability to understand the world.

Humanistic Theory

A psychological perspective that emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization, focusing on individual experiences.

Biopsychosocial Model

A contemporary approach to psychology that views behaviors as a product of biological characteristics, psychological factors, and social influences.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to attribute personal traits to negative occurrences while ignoring external factors, often more prevalent in individualistic cultures.

Self-Actualization

A concept from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs referring to the realization of an individual's talents and potential, leading to personal fulfillment.