Cognitive

Input-process-output

Input-process-output

Refers to the mental processes likened to a computer's functioning.

Nature and Nurture

Considers the interplay between genetics and environment in shaping behavior.

Freewill

Focuses on the concept of individuals having the autonomy to make choices.

Genetics

Aspects related to heredity and genetic influences on behavior.

Personality

Characteristics and traits that define an individual's unique pattern of behavior.

Motivation

Factors that drive behavior and decision-making processes.

Long term goals

Objectives set for the future that guide behavior and decision-making.

Human only

Testing conducted exclusively on human subjects.

Experiments

Preferred method of testing involving controlled conditions to study behavior.

Laboratory

Setting where controlled experiments are conducted to observe behavior.

Field

Testing conducted in real-world environments outside the laboratory.

Natural

Observing behavior in everyday settings without manipulation.

Scientific

Approach based on empirical evidence, systematic observation, and experimentation.

Twin studies and concordance rates

Research methods focusing on similarities between twins to study genetic influences.

Brain structure

Investigating how the brain's anatomy influences behavior and mental processes.

Phineas Gage

Notable case study demonstrating the link between brain injury and behavior changes.

Conscious and non-conscious process

Acknowledges both deliberate and automatic mental processes in behavior analysis.