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Gen Psych Test 1
Biological Foundations, Psychology & Scientific Method
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
02/14/2013

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Define Psychology
Definition
the scientific study of:
-the human and animal mind, brain, behavior and emotion
-behavior (what we do) and mental processes (inner thoughts and feelings)
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Who is the "Father of Psychology":
-first psychology lab
Definition
Wilhelm Wundt
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What is Structuralism?
Definition
most basic components of the ABC's
Term
What are the ABC's of Psychology?
Definition
Affect (emotions)
Behavior
Cognitions (thinking)
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What is Functionalism?
Definition
purpose of behavioral and mental processes
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What is Behaviorism?
Definition
The school of thought developed by Watson & Skinner that suggests behaviors can be measured, trained, and changed.
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How is behvior determined?
Definition
Skinner and Watson Suggest that behavior is learned and a persons behvior is determined by their experiences learned when growing up
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