Main focus:

• We are like a computer

• The focus is on mental processes

  • Input-process-output

• Nature and Nurture

• Freewill

What does it ignore?:

• Genetics

• Personality

• Motivation

  • Long term goals

Who does it test on?:

• Human only

Prefered method of testing:

• Experiments

  • Laboratory

  • Field

  • Natural

Is it scientific?:

• Yes

Known for:

• Twin studies and concordance rates

• Brain structure

• Phineas Gage

It is a conscious and non-conscious process