The process of examining and measuring ones own thoughts and mental activities

Q: What is the study of how peoples thoughts feelings and behaviors?

Social p sychology is the scientific study of how peoples thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others (Allport 1998).

Q: Which method of study involves careful reflection on ones own mental processes?

Introspection is the examination or observation of ones own mental and emotional processes. Through introspection, we can gain knowledge about our inner workings.

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Ch 1 Psychology Terms and Definitions
What is the study of the mind and mental processes?
What is the study of mental processes including the characteristics and properties of the mind and its operation?
What is the study of how people's thoughts feelings and behaviors?
Which method of study involves careful reflection on one's own mental processes?

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Ch 1 Psychology Terms and Definitions

Question	Answer
Psychology	The scientific study of behavior and mental processes
Introspection	The process of examining and measuring one's own thoughts and mental activities
Structuralism	Early perspective in psychology associated with Wilhem Wundt and Edward Titchener, in which the focus of study is the structure or basic elements of the mind.
Functionalism	Early perspective in psychology associated with William James, in which the focus of study is how the mind allows people to adapt, live, work, and play.
Gestalt Psychology	Early perspective in psychology focusing on perception and sensation, particularly the perception of patterns and whole figures.
Psychoanalysis	The theory and therapy based on the work of Sigmund Freud.
Psychodynamic Perspective	Modern version of psychoanalysis that is more focused on the development of a sense of self and the discovery of other motivations behind a person's behavior than sexual motivations.
Behaviorism	The science of behavior that focuses on observable behavior only.
Humanistic Perspective	Perspective that emphasizes human potential and the idea that people have the freedom to choose their own destiny.
Biopsychological Perspective	Perspective that attributes human and animal behavior to biological events occurring in the body, such as genetic influences, hormones, and the activity of the nervous system.
Cognitive Perspective	Modern perspective that focuses on memory, intelligence, perception, problem-solving, and learning.
Sociocultural Perspective	Perspective that focuses on the relationship between social behavior and culture.
Evolutionary Perspective	Perspective that focuses on the biological bases of universal mental characteristics that all humans share.
Psychiatrist	A medical doctor who has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.
Psychologist	A professional with an academic degree and specialized training in one or more areas of psychology.
Psychoanalyst	Either a psychiatrist or a psychologist who has special training in the theories of Sigmund Freud and his method of psychoanalysis.
Psychiatric Social Worker	A social worker with some training in therapy methods who focuses on environmental conditions that can have an impact on mental disorders, such as poverty, overcrowding, stress, and drug abuse.
Scientific Method	System of gathering data so that bias and error in measurement are reduced.
Naturalistic Observation	Study in which the researcher observes people or animals in their normal environment.
Observer Effect	Tendency of people or animals to behave differently from normal when they know they are being observed.
Observer Bias	Tendency of observers to see what they expect to see.
Case Study	Study of one individual in great detail. Modern perspective that focuses on memory, intelligence, perception, problem-solving, and learning.
Survey	Study conducted by asking a series of questions to a group of people.
Correlation	A measure of the relationship between two variables.
Experiment	A deliberated manipulation of a variable to see if corresponding changes in behavior result, allowing the determination of cause and effect relationships.
Independent Variable	Variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the experimenter.
Dependent Variable	Variable in an experiment that represents the measurable response or behavior of the subjects in the experiment.
Operational Definition	Definition of a variable of interest that allows it to be directly measure.
Experimental Group	Subjects in an experiment that are subjected to the independent variable.
Control Group	Subjects in an experiment that are not subjected to the independent variable and who may receive a a placebo treatment.
Random Assignment	Process of assigning subjects to the experimental or control groups randomly, so that each subject has an equal chance of being in either group.
Placebo Effect	The phenomenon in which the expectations of the participants in a study can influence their behavior.
Single-Blind Study	Study in which the subjects do not know if they are in the experimental or the control group.
Experimenter Effect	Tendency of the experimenter's expectations for a study to unintentionally influence the results of the study.
Double-Blind Study	Study in which neither the experimenter nor the subjects knows if the subjects are in the experimental or control groups.
Critical Thinking	Making reasoned judgments about claims.

What is the study of the mind and mental processes?

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behavior.

What is the study of mental processes including the characteristics and properties of the mind and its operation?

Cognitive psychology: The study of mental processes, which includes determining the characteristics and properties of the mind and how it operates.

What is the study of how people's thoughts feelings and behaviors?

Social p sychology is the scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others (Allport 1998).

Which method of study involves careful reflection on one's own mental processes?

Introspection is the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes. Through introspection, we can gain knowledge about our inner workings.