Biological

Behaviour

Actions or reactions of an individual.

Hormones

Chemical messengers in the body that regulate various physiological functions.

Genetics

The study of genes and heredity.

Evolution

The process of gradual change in living organisms over time.

CNS

Central Nervous System, consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

Nature

The inherent characteristics or qualities of an individual.

Determinism

The concept that all events, including human actions, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.

Environmental issues

External factors that can influence behavior.

Cognitive structure and processing

Mental frameworks and how information is perceived, processed, and stored.

Humans

Individuals of the Homo sapiens species.

Animals

Non-human living organisms.

Experiments

Controlled tests conducted to investigate hypotheses.

Twin studies

Research involving comparing identical or fraternal twins to study genetic and environmental influences.

Scientific

Based on the principles and methods of science.

Schemas

Mental frameworks that organize and interpret information.

Bartlet (1932)

Reference to a specific study or researcher.

Cognitive neuroscience

Study of the biological processes underlying cognition.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a type of psychotherapy.

Unconscious processes

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness.