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the definition of the word psych
What is soul?
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known for structuralism
who is Wilhelm Wundt
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focused on how mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment
What is Functionalism?
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What is the definition of Forensic Psychology
What is the branch of psychology that deals with the justice sysstem.
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the definition of ology
What is the scientific study of?
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founded psychoanalytic theory
who is Sigmund Freud?
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focuses on observing and controlling behavior
What is Behaviorism?
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What is the definition of Clinical Psychology
What is focuses on diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and problematic behaviors.
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the definition of the word psychology
What is the scientific study of the mind and behavior?
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discovered the concept of classical conditioning
who is Ivan Pavlov?
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focuses on the role of the unconscious in affecting conscious behavior
What is Psychoanalytic Theory?
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What is the definition of Social Psychology
What is the way individuals interact and relate with others and how such interactions can affect behavior.
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the definition of the empirical method
What is a method of acquiring knowledge based on observation?
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first American psychologist and mainly worked on function of cognitive processes. also has two first names.
who is William James
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emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans
What is Humanism?
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What is the definition of Health Psychology
What is he branch that focuses on how an individuals health is directly related or affected by biological, psychology and sociocultural influences.
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focuses on humans as a whole rather than individual parts
what is gestalt psychology?
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known as father of behaviorism within psychology
who is John B. Watson?
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understanding the conscious experience though introspection
What is Structuralism?
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What is the definition of Personality Psychology
What is a focus on behaviors and thought patterns that are unique to each individual.
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