PSYC 280 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Feminist Psychology, Cognitive Revolution, Gender Role
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Psychology : scientific study of behavior & mental processes. Encompasses every aspect of human thoughts, feelings, actions. Developmental : study of all aspects of human growth and change. Physiological : study of the biological basis of human behavior, thoughts, emotions. Industrial & organizational : applies principles of psychology to workplace. Critical thinking : process of examining information then making judgments & decisions. Analyze complex experiences in terms of simplest components. Functionalist theory : how individuals use perceptual abilities to adapt & function in environment. Added concept of reinforcement to watson"s theory. Gestalt : people perceive and experience objects as whole patterns. Humanistic : emphasis on human potential, mental health, well-being. Cognitive : school of psychology devoted to study of mental processes in broadest sense. Evolutionary psychology : focuses on behaviors and mental processes. Gender : psychological & social meanings attached to being biologically male/female. Culture : values, attitudes, behaviors, beliefs passed from generation to another.
