Psychology 1000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Philosophical Perspectives, Empiricism, Gestalt Psychology

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Laura Fazakas- De Hoog

Document Summary

Applied research: research involving the application of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems (often applies basic research to specific events) Basic research: research designed to obtain knowledge for own personal sake. Behavior genetics: the scientific study of the role of genetic inheritance in behavior. Behavior modification: therapeutic procedures that used to modify behavior by the reinforcement or inhibiting effect of its own consequences (conditioning) Behavioral neuroscience: the study of the brain processes and functions that cause certain behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and sensory experiences. Behavioral perspective: a view based on the idea that the environment and learning experiences have shaped our behaviour. Behaviourism: school of psychology that emphasizes on the influence of the environment and experience on behaviour. Also supports the idea that psychology is observable behaviour. (major figures include watson and skinner) Biological perspective: a view based on the idea that one"s biology shapes behaviour (ie genetics, biochemical function such as hormones, and brain functions)