physiological- “having to do with an organism's physical processes”

cognitive- “Having to do with an organism’s thinking and understanding”

hypothesis- “an assumption or prediction about behavior that is tested through scientific research”

theory- “a set of assumptions used to explain phenomena” 

Empiricism- Empiricism is the belief that the knowledge of a person is gained through physical experience.

basic science- “the pursuit of knowledge about natural phenomena for its own sake”

applied science- “discovering ways to use scientific findings to accomplish practical goals”

scientific method- “a general approach to gathering info and answering questions so errors are minimized

Basic needs- basic needs are needs are the needs at the bottom of the pyramid - food, water, shelter, breathing, sleeping, and clothes

Hierarchy of needs - (Pg. 326) “He placed achievement motivation in the context of a hierarchy of needs all people share (see Figure 12.8). Maslow proposed that after we sat- isfy needs at the bottom of the triangle, we advance up to the next level and seek to satisfy the needs at that level. If we are at a higher level and our basic needs (on a lower level) are not satisfied, we may come back down the hierarchy.”

Abraham Maslow - (I didn’t find a lot on him in the chapter but on page 326 I found something) “…one of the pioneers of humanistic psychology, believed that all human beings need to feel competent, to win approval and recognition, and to sense that they have achieved something.”

Humanism - A school of psychology that “emphasizes how each person is unique and has a self-concept and potential to develop fully. This potential for personal growth and development can lead to a more satisfying life.“ 

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1. A psychologist is a person who -

A psychologist is a person who studies “human and animal behavior, and practical applications for enriching your life.” They also observe brain functions and mental processes to understand behavior.

2. psychology is the study of -

Psychology is ”the scientific study of behavior that is tested through scientific research.”

3. The difference between a hypothesis and a theory is -

The difference between a hypothesis and a theory is that a hypothesis is proposed before research and then once research is done or while research is being done a theory is constructed using the evidence from said research.

4. The four goals of psychology are - ( research ) and notes. Explain each in one sentence 

1. Describe: to describe and gather information and present what you know

2. explain: why people and animals behave the way they they do (their motives, stimulations, etc)

3. Predict: they study “descriptive and theoretical accounts of past behaviors, psychologists can predict future behaviors”

4. Influence: “influence behaviors in helpful ways”

5. The difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist are - https://pronghornpsych.com/psychologist-vs-psychiatrist/#:~:text=Psychologists%20Treat%20Less%20Severe%20Conditions,and%20mild%20cases%20of%20depression. (The provided link does not work)

Some of the differences between a psychologist and a psychiatrist are that Psychiatrists go to medical school and can prescribe medication and psychologists do neither of those things. In addition to that Psychiatrists can diagnose and treat illnesses and give therapy while psychologists mainly provide psychotherapy.

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6. What is the difference between basic science and applied science - Provided Source

The main difference between basic science and applied science is that basic research seeks to “expand man’s knowledge” while the goal of applied research is to “improve the human condition”/“solve practical problems of the modern world”.

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7. William James was a structuralist true or false

If false. Who was a structuralist in our notes 

FALSE! William James was a functionalist, Wilhelm Wundt was a structuralist.

8. Freud was a psychoanalyst. True or false  - if true what is psycho - analysis ?

Yes, Freud was a psychoanalyst (pg 18). Other psychoanalysts included Abraham Maslow (evidenced by his hierarchy of needs).

9. What is a functionalist? ( check board work ). What does a functionalist believe 

A functionalist is someone who identifies and studies the functions and purposes of the mind and consciousness. Functionalists typically believed in adaptation of people and animals to their environment, that there are human interactions with the outside world, and the stream of consciousness.

10. What is nature vs nurture in terms of psychology 

Nature vs Nurture is a widely debated idea in psychology and many sciences about which side influences a person's traits* the most. Basically, those who believe that a person's genetic make up and genes determine a person's traits are on the NATURE side of the argument. However, on the NURTURE side, people may argue that traits are learned and heavily influenced by a person's environment growing up. 

*when I talk about traits I mean physical, intellectual, and even emotional

10a  Sir Francis Galton believe one’s environmental plays a larger role in their development.   TRUE OR FALSE 

IF FALSE: explain what he believed

FALSE! He believed that heredity influences someone’s traits, meaning he was on the nature side of the argument. He believed that intelligence, psychical capability, and emotional development was hereditary. Specifically, he believed that being a genius ran in the family