Chapters 1 & 2 Psychology

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The origins of psychology can be traced to

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philosophy and physiology

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Empiricism refers to

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scientific method based on information and knowledge derived from direct observation or experience

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What is a case study?

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A study of one person over a long period of time

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Define psychology

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The science of behavior and mental processes

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What is a naturalistic observation?

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A research method involving observing subjects in their natural environment.

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What is a laboratory observation?

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Observing subjects in a controlled setting

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Behaviorism was built around the idea that

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Research should be based on observable and measurable data

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Sigmund Freud believed that

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Unconscious motivations and wishes affect personality and psychological well-being

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The method Wilhelm Wundt used to study the elements of the mind was called

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Introspection

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Which school of thought focused on how an organism adapts to the environment rather than on the study of mental components or parts?

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Functionalism