PSY 1113 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Central Nervous System, Unconditional Positive Regard, Peripheral Nervous System
14 Nov 2016
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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Focuses on the brain and the nervous system. John b watson and b. f. skinner - studied on mice the pattern of reward and punishment. Sigmund freud- studied conflict between biological drives and demands of society. Focuses on how people think understand and know about the world. Uses human evolution to explain the origins of behavior. Examines the influences of society and culture on behavior. Theory- a broad explanation or prediction about the topic of interest. Hypothesis - prediction that can be tested. Operational definition- turn hypotheses into testable features. Naturalistic observation- object observed in its natural state. Case study- behavior of people in a group or a group of people. Irb= independent research board, makes sure all experiments adhere to apa guidelines. Afferent nerves: also known as sensory nerves, carry messages to the brain and spinal cord. Efferent nerves: also known as motor nerves: carry messages from the brain and spinal cord.
