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Module 1: Foundations of Psych

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Psychology   The scientific study of the mind and behavior  
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Introspection   The examination of mental processes  
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Structuralism   Theory that the structure of consciousness can be understood by basic elements like reactions, thoughts, and sensations  
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Functionalism   How mental activities help an organism adapt to it's environment  
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Psychoanalysis   The study of beyond or below consciousness, such as urges, instincts, drives, and past experiences  
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Id   Raw drives, sexuality, violence. Think of it as the "devil" on your shoulder  
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Ego   Rationality, normal every day mind. Think of it as the "head" between the two shoulders.  
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Superego   Social roles and expectations. Think of it as the "angel" on your shoulder.  
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Gestalt Theory   Wholeness when it comes to experiences  
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Behaviorism   The study of behavior. "The contents of consciousness are forever inaccessible to science, therefore we should just stop caring"  
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Humanism   The focus of goodness, resilience, and wisdom of humanity  
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Maslow's Hierarchy   A pyramid of needs. (bottom-top) Psychological needs, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self actualization  
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Cognitism   "Internal mental states are real and can be studied, we can use objective science methods"  
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Multicultural Psychology   The study of how culture impacts behaviors  
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The 5 Domains of Psychology   Biological, cognitive, developmental, social/personality, and mental/physical health  
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The Scientific Method   Observation, hypothesis, test, analysis, conclusions  
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Theory   A highly developed idea that explains a phenomenon  
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Hypothesis   A precise estimate on what the outcome will be of an experiment  
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