BIOL 2160 : Notes For Test One
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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes: describe behaviorism (the behavioral perspective). John b watson 1920s: describe the developmental perspective of human behavior. Fill in hereeeeee: describe the evolutionary perspective of human behavior. How behavior springs from unconscious drives and conflicts: describe the cognitive neuroscience perspective. How the body and brain enable emotions, memories, and sensory experiences: describe the humanistic perspective of human behavior. Replication of studies= repeat a study to make sure you get the same results: describe the biopsychosocial approach to understanding behavior and mental processes. Examine, evaluate evidence; open to new perspectives, willingness to change one"s belief: why can"t we rely on common sense to answer questions about human behavior? (identify 3 reasons) A testable prediction, often implied by a theory: define theory. Fill in hereeeeee: define the survey method of research. Operational definition- must specifically define what you"re looking for: define population.
