Approaches to Psychology 1

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Behaviourism

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The theory that human and animal behaviour can be explained in terms of conditioning, without considering thoughts or feelings.

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Classical conditioning

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Learning through association when two stimuli are repeatedly paired together.

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Computer models

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Software simulations of internal mental processes that are created in collaboration with computer scientists.

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Empirical

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Based on scientific testing or personal experience rather than theory or logic.

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Identification

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Associating with a role model's and adopting their behaviour because you want to be like them.

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Imitation

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Copying or reproducing behaviour that has been learned through observation.

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Inference

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Process of drawing conclusions about general patterns of behaviour.

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Information processing model

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The idea that information flows through the cognitive system in a sequence of stages.

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Internal mental processes

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The operations both conscious and unconscious that occur during thinking. For example, perception and memory.

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Introspection

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Observing and examining your own conscious thoughts and emotions.