PSYC 4176 Chapter : Chapter 1
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Behaviorism: theory of john b. watson: behavior determined by learning, little albert. Behavior modification/behavior therapy: application of learning principles to the assessment and treatment of behavior problems. Psychoanalytic theory: coined by freud to describe personality development and behavior. Culture: way of life transmitted across generations, shared environment and attitudes. Cultural norms: acceptable behaviors or guidelines in a group. Child guidance movement: focus of mental health of children as a way to prevent mental health problems of adults. Developmental norms: established norms for physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development; sequences of development are also studied evil spirits or demons. Demonology: belief that mental health issues are caused or influences by: exorcisms: sigmund freud medicalizing of mental health issues. Ethnicity: term used to depict groups of people with common customs, values, language, or traits and associated with national origin or geographic area. Gender norms: expectations of behavior based on gender.
