AP Psychology Quiz 1 Concept Application 1.A

Definition of applied psychology.

Applying psychological concepts and theories to real-world situations

Psychology

Scientific study of mind and behavior.

Behavioral Perspective

Focuses on observable behaviors and the role of the environment in shaping them.

Cognitive Perspective

Focuses on internal mental processes such as thoughts, perceptions, and memory.

Psychodynamic Perspective

Emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind and unresolved childhood conflicts on behavior.

Humanistic Perspective

Focuses on personal growth and the belief that people make rational choices to maximize their potential.

Biological Perspective

Focuses on the physiological and genetic influences on behavior.

Evolutionary Perspective

Examines how behaviors have evolved over time for survival and reproduction.

Sociocultural Perspective

Focuses on how social and cultural factors influence behavior.

Cognitive biases

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.

Confirmation bias

The tendency to favor information that supports existing beliefs.

Hindsight bias

The tendency to believe that one could have predicted an event after it has occurred.

Overconfidence

The tendency to overestimate one's ability to control events.

Cognitive dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs.