AP Psychology- Unit 1

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Across
  1. 5. Psychology The study of behavior and thinking using the experimental method.
  2. 7. The view that psychology (1) should be an objective science that (2) studies behavior without reference to mental processes. Most research psychologists today agree with (1) but not with (2)
  3. 9. The scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits.
  4. 11. Established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig, Germany.
  5. 12. The scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.
  6. 13. Pioneer of the therapy unit, led the way to humane treatment of those with psychological disorders.
  7. 18. A study method incorporating five steps Survey, Question, Read, Rehearse, Review.
  8. 19. founder of the theories of Natural selection and evolution; Argued that natural selection shapes behaviors as well as bodies.
  9. 22. famous for his studies of conditioning responses of salivation in dogs; Pioneered the study of learning
  10. 24. The longstanding controversy over the relative contributions that genes and experience make to the development of psychological traits and behaviors. Today's science sees traits and behaviors arising from the interaction of the two.
  11. 25. enhanced memory after retrieving, rather than simply reading, information. Also sometimes referred to as a retrieval practice effect or test-enhanced learning.
  12. 26. Assumed that things like smelling developed because it was adaptive. As a functionalist this man encouraged explorations of down-to-earth emotions, memories, willpower, habits, and moment-to-moment streams of consciousness
  13. 30. psychoanalyst; The controversial ideas of this famed personality theorist and therapist have influenced humanity's self-understanding.
  14. 31. The study of the roots of behavior and mental processes using the principles of natural selection.
  15. 33. A branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders.
  16. 34. One of the two main types of research, pure research that aims to confirm an existing theory or to learn more about a concept or phenomenon
  17. 36. A school of psychology that focused on how our mental and behavioral processes enable us to adapt, survive, and flourish.
  18. 37. The principle that, among the range of inherited trait variations, those contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations.
  19. 39. A branch of psychology that studies how we think about, influence, and relate to one another.
  20. 40. A branch of psychology concerned with the links between biology and behavior.
  21. 41. A branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; practiced by physicians who often provide medical (for example, drug) treatments as well as psychological therapy.
  22. 42. The differing complementary views, from biological to psychological to social-cultural, for analyzing any given phenomenon.
  23. 43. developed theories of cognitive development and studied the intellectual development of children
  24. 44. Established the first formal U.S. psychology laboratory, at Johns Hopkins University.
Down
  1. 1. A branch of psychology that studies how unconscious drives and conflicts influence behavior, and uses that information to treat people with psychological disorders.
  2. 2. Method of changing abnormal behavior thru systematic program based on the learning principles of CLASSICAL conditioning, OPERANT Conditioning, or OBSERVATIONAL Learning
  3. 3. A branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span.
  4. 4. Championed psychology as the science of behavior and demonstrated conditioned responses on a baby who became famous as "Little Albert"
  5. 6. A branch of psychology that studies an individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting.
  6. 8. A leading behaviorist, rejected introspection and studied how consequences shape behavior.
  7. 10. Humanistic Approach, found both Freudian psychology and behaviorism too limiting.
  8. 14. The view that knowledge originates in experience and that science should therefore rely on observation and experimentation.
  9. 15. The interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with thinking including perception, thinking, memory, and language.
  10. 16. Pioneering memory researcher and the first woman to be president of the American Psychological Association (APA).
  11. 17. The scientific study of observable behavior and mental processes.
  12. 19. a branch of psychology that studies how people interact with their social environments and how social institutions affect individuals and groups
  13. 20. One of the two main types of research, conducted specifically to solve practical problems and improve the quality of life.
  14. 21. The study of how situations and cultures affect our behavior and thinking.
  15. 23. Developed by Edward Bradford Titchener, focused on self-reflection and introspection. Highly unreliable.
  16. 27. The first woman to receive a psychology PhD.
  17. 28. An integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis.
  18. 29. A branch of psychology that studies how psychological processes affect and can enhance teaching and learning.
  19. 32. the scientific study of optimal human functioning; aims to discover and promote strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive
  20. 35. A branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often related to school, work, or marriage) and in achieving greater well-being.
  21. 38. Psychology The historically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people and the individual's potential for personal growth.