Definitions chapter 1

Humanistic Perspective

Behavior results from free will and the innate need for self-actualization

Evolutionary perspective

Behavior results from natural selection of advantageous traits

sociocultural perspective

Behavior results from the social environment and cultural pressures

The variable being measured

In research study, what is the dependent variable?

dependent variable

Kurt is doing a study of the effects of caffeine consumption on sleep habits. In Kurt's study, sleep habits serve as the ______________.

Neuroscience

Of the seven psychological perspectives, which would most likely consider brain functions when assessing a patient?

Free will and self actualization

The humanistic psychological perspective focuses on behavior that results from _____________.

independant variable

The video describes a helping behavior study conducted by John Darley and Bib Latane. In their study, the number of people present in the room with the participant served as which variable?

Confederates

When members of a research team pose as other individuals, such as other participants, they are known as ________.

sexual orientation

Which of the following might be a research topic for a psychologist?

Psychodynamic

Which psychological perspective focuses on behavior resulting from unconscious memories and desires?

Evolutionary

Which psychological perspective typically focuses on traits advantageous to survival?

Neuroscience/Biological Perspective

behavior results from genes, the brain, and other biological processes

cognitive perspective

behavior results from mental processes involved in decision making and problem solving

psychodynamic therapy

behavior results from unconscious memories, conflicts, and desires

casual

the independent variable is also called the _________ variable