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Introduction to Psychology: Key Concepts

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This deck covers fundamental concepts in psychology, including definitions, theoretical approaches, research methods, and learning theories.

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What does the word psychology mean and what is its origin?

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. The term originates from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning soul and 'logos' meaning study.

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What does the word psychology mean and what is its origin?

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. The term originates from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning soul and 'logos' meaning study.

Define hypothesis in the context of psychological research.

A hypothesis is a testable prediction about how variables relate to one another.

What is the empirical method in psychology?

The empirical method involves collecting data through observation and experimentation to gain knowledge.

Explain the psychoanalytic theory.

Psychoanalytic theory, developed by Freud, suggests that unconscious forces and childhood experiences shape behavior and personality.

What is the biopsychosocial view of psychology?

The biopsychosocial view integrates biological, psychological, and social-cultural factors to understand behavior and mental processes.

Describe the difference between independent and dependent variables in an experiment.

The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable, which is the outcome being measured.

What is the scientific method?

The scientific method is a systematic process of asking questions, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.

Define classical conditioning.

Classical conditioning is a learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, eliciting a conditioned response.

What is observational learning?

Observational learning is acquiring new behaviors by watching and imitating others.

Explain the concept of operant conditioning.

Operant conditioning is a learning process where behaviors are influenced by the consequences that follow them, such as rewards or punishments.

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Introduction to Psychology: Key Concepts

Term	Definition
What does the word psychology mean and what is its origin?	Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. The term originates from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning soul and 'logos' meaning study.
Define hypothesis in the context of psychological research.	A hypothesis is a testable prediction about how variables relate to one another.
What is the empirical method in psychology?	The empirical method involves collecting data through observation and experimentation to gain knowledge.
Explain the psychoanalytic theory.	Psychoanalytic theory, developed by Freud, suggests that unconscious forces and childhood experiences shape behavior and personality.
What is the biopsychosocial view of psychology?	The biopsychosocial view integrates biological, psychological, and social-cultural factors to understand behavior and mental processes.
Describe the difference between independent and dependent variables in an experiment.	The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable, which is the outcome being measured.
What is the scientific method?	The scientific method is a systematic process of asking questions, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.
Define classical conditioning.	Classical conditioning is a learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, eliciting a conditioned response.
What is observational learning?	Observational learning is acquiring new behaviors by watching and imitating others.
Explain the concept of operant conditioning.	Operant conditioning is a learning process where behaviors are influenced by the consequences that follow them, such as rewards or punishments.