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Chapter 1
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Psychology
9th Grade
01/13/2014

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Psychology
Definition
the scientific study of human behavior & mental processes
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Behavior
Definition
any action that people can observe or measure
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Cognitive Activities
Definition
mental processes
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Psychological constructs
Definition
used to talk about something we cannot see, tough, or measure directly
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Survey
Definition
a method of collecting data that usually involves asking questions of people in a particular group
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Experimentation
Definition
Involves either human participants or animals
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Morality
Definition
The concept of right or good conduct
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Theory
Definition
A statement that attempts to explain why things are the way they are & why they happen the way they do.
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Principle
Definition
A basic truth or law, such as the assumption that you will get better grades if you study more
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Geriatrics
Definition
The branch of medicine that focuses on the diseases & problems of the elderly
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Chide
Definition
Rebuke, admonisch, reprimand

ANT-Praise
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Discourse(s)
Definition
Conversation(s), talk, converse
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Stratagems
Definition
Tricks; plots
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Absolved
Definition
Receive forgiveness for a sin
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Pensive
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Thinking deeply or seriously
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Enjoin(ed)
Definition
Order(ed), command(ed)
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Indundate
Definition
flood (literal and figurative
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