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- 4. a psychological theory that studies how the mind processes information and interprets consciousness and reality
- 5. scientists who use observation and experimentation to understand the relationship between human behavior, sensations, and actions
- 7. is a psychological theory that uses learning techniques to modify behavior
- 8. the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context
- 10. a scientific approach that studies how people think and how their internal thoughts and feelings influence their behavior
- 12. A scientific study that uses scientific research to solve real-world problems and create new technologies
- 16. a theory in psychology that studies the structure of the mind and consciousness, and how mental experiences combine to form more complex experiences
- 17. In psychology, ______________________ examines how genetic variation affects psychological traits, such as cognitive abilities, personality, mental illness, and social attitudes
- 19. a way of understanding psychological issues by studying the physical basis of human and animal behavior
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- 1. thread-like structures in the nucleus of animal and plant cells that carry genetic traits and are made up of DNA and protein
- 2. a method of analyzing psychic phenomena and treating emotional disorders that involves treatment sessions during which the patient is encouraged to talk freely about personal experiences and especially about early childhood and dreams
- 3. all external conditions and influences that affect an organism's life and development
- 6. A theory that studies how social and cultural factors influence a person's behavior, thoughts, and feelings
- 9. the basic unit of heredity that store and transmit genetic information from parent to child
- 11. a movement in psychology founded in Germany in 1912, seeking to explain perceptions in terms of gestalts rather than by analyzing their constituents
- 13. the scientific study of human flourishing, well-being, and the positive qualities of life
- 14. a psychological perspective that focuses on the study of the whole person, and how their behavior is related to their feelings and self-image
- 15. a type of study that aims to increase scientific knowledge and understanding of fundamental phenomena and observable facts
- 18. a theory that attempts to answer the question of how humans develop their characteristics. It asks how much a person's traits are influenced by their innate qualities, or "nature", and their personal experiences, or "nurture"