Scientific Foundations of Psychology and Behavior Study

Psychology

Scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Behavior

Observable actions or internal activities of individuals.

Overt Behavior

Actions that can be directly observed.

Covert Behavior

Private, internal activities not directly observable.

Scientific Method

Systematic process for building and refining knowledge.

Empirical Evidence

Information gained from direct observation.

Description

Psychology's goal to explain what happened.

Prediction

Ability to forecast behavior accurately.

Understanding

Explaining why a given event occurred.

Control

Altering conditions to influence behavior predictably.

Correlational Data

Data showing relationships between variables.

Animal Models

Use of animals to study human behavior principles.

Research Methods

Techniques used to gather psychological data.

Aggressive Behavior

Behavioral response that increases with temperature.

Intersubjective Observation

Shared observations among different observers.

Experimental Control

Manipulating variables to test hypotheses.

Psychological Research

Investigation into mental processes and behavior.

Learning

Process of acquiring new knowledge or skills.

Memory

Ability to store and retrieve information.

Behavioral Studies

Research focusing on observable actions of subjects.

Endangered Species

Animals at risk of extinction, studied in psychology.