Psych chapter one

Applied- develops practical solutions to real world problems, focuses n improving human well-being and behavior. turns basic research into actionable interventions

Basic-studying natural phenomena to expand scientific knowledge, laying foundations for future applications without an immediate goal in mind

Psychology's goals

• describe

• explain

• predict

• influence

Nature vs Nurture Nature- refers to the genetic and biological factors that influence human behavior and development. genetic predisposition to anxiety

Nurture- refers to the environmental influences that impact human behavior and development. students anxiety levels can be influenced by their environment

more on the biopsychosocial model how psychology is different from the other factors

Structuralism

Functionalism

just know the bases for those ^^

Psychodynamic

Freud

Behaviorism

• focuses on the role of the external environment in governing our behavior

-law of effect *

-positive- adding something

-negative- taking something away

-positive results- recurrent behavior

-Negative results- removing behavior

Humanistic

• what- emphasized free will, personal growth, finding meaning in existence

• “how can we nurture ourselves to become our best version”

Cognitive

• what- how the mind and mental processes influence behavior; information processing theory

• cognitive scientists examine problem solving, memory, learning. and perception to understand how the mind works

Sociocultural

• what- examine how other people influence our behavior, thoughts and feelings

Biological

• What- how neurons, genetics, and the body regulate brain and behavior

• biological psychologists study how particular neurons, proteins, other molecules, and DNA work together to elicit behavior