PSYC 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Mount Everest

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Myriam Mongrain

Document Summary

Chapter 1 & 2: theories & research methods. Biological: how physiology affects thoughts and behavior. Cognitive: how your mind (conscious thoughts) influences behavior. (took shape in the early 1950"s) How childhood can express itself later on in adulthood. Behavioral: first proponents of using a scientific approach to studying behavior. Humanistic: breathe of fresh air within psychology. Freedom of choice and actualization of the self as determinants of behavior. Evolutionary model for human behavior: your behavior is a product of challenges faced centuries ago. (genetics) How the behavior initially solved an adaptive problem and increased chance of reproductive success. Positive psychology: using theory and research to better understand the positive adaptive and growth promoting aspects to human existence. (page. 22). Positive experiences lead to success in life based on research and studies. (improving well-being). Biological vulnerability: genetics translate to a neurochemical imbalance in the brain.