Psychology Exam #1 (chapters 1-3)| Structuralism Functionalism Psychoanalysis
Behaviorism Humanistic Cognitive Biological Evolutionary Neuroscience Brain
Anatomy Cerebral Cortex Hippocampus Amygdala Prefrontal Cortex Medulla
Pons Cerebellum Thalamus Hypothalamus Neurons Axon Dendrites Synapse
Neurotransmitters Acetylcholine Dopamine Serotonin Norepinephrine GABA
Glutamate Beta-Endorphin Myelin Sheath Action Potential Resting Potential
Learning Memory Emotion Motivation Attention Perception Sensation
Experimental Design Research Methods Correlational Studies Longitudinal
Cross-Sectional Surveys Cohort Effects Random Assignment Placebo Effect
Observer Bias Hypothesis Operational Definitions Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Structuralism
(Wilhelm Wundt) what are structures or characteristics of the mind, especially the conscious
mind
Functionalism
(Wiliiam James) how does the mind function to adapt to the environment
Psychoanalytic
(Sigmund Freud) exaimens the role of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences in
the adult motivations and behavior
, Behavioral
(John B Watson- Founder, Ivan Pavlov, and BF Skinner) perspective that focuses on objective,
observable, behavior rather than the conscious and unconscious mind
Humanistic
(Abraham Maslow, Carl Rodgers) a perspective that focuses on the potential good that innate to
all humans (focus on our own lives)
Cognitive
concerned with understanding, mental processes such as memory, perception, thinking, and
problem-solving and how they are related to behavior (thoughts are related to wxperiences and
actions)
Biological (biopsychology)
studies how our biology, brain, and nervous system influences our thoughts, feelings, and
behavior
Evolutionary
studies how natural selction and adaptation explains behavior and mental processes
A structure important for balance and coordination is the _______.
cerebellum
Behaviorism Humanistic Cognitive Biological Evolutionary Neuroscience Brain
Anatomy Cerebral Cortex Hippocampus Amygdala Prefrontal Cortex Medulla
Pons Cerebellum Thalamus Hypothalamus Neurons Axon Dendrites Synapse
Neurotransmitters Acetylcholine Dopamine Serotonin Norepinephrine GABA
Glutamate Beta-Endorphin Myelin Sheath Action Potential Resting Potential
Learning Memory Emotion Motivation Attention Perception Sensation
Experimental Design Research Methods Correlational Studies Longitudinal
Cross-Sectional Surveys Cohort Effects Random Assignment Placebo Effect
Observer Bias Hypothesis Operational Definitions Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Structuralism
(Wilhelm Wundt) what are structures or characteristics of the mind, especially the conscious
mind
Functionalism
(Wiliiam James) how does the mind function to adapt to the environment
Psychoanalytic
(Sigmund Freud) exaimens the role of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences in
the adult motivations and behavior
, Behavioral
(John B Watson- Founder, Ivan Pavlov, and BF Skinner) perspective that focuses on objective,
observable, behavior rather than the conscious and unconscious mind
Humanistic
(Abraham Maslow, Carl Rodgers) a perspective that focuses on the potential good that innate to
all humans (focus on our own lives)
Cognitive
concerned with understanding, mental processes such as memory, perception, thinking, and
problem-solving and how they are related to behavior (thoughts are related to wxperiences and
actions)
Biological (biopsychology)
studies how our biology, brain, and nervous system influences our thoughts, feelings, and
behavior
Evolutionary
studies how natural selction and adaptation explains behavior and mental processes
A structure important for balance and coordination is the _______.
cerebellum
