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Foundations of Psychology
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What is the scientific definition of psychology?
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The scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing all aspects of human experience.
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What are the main functions of the brain included in psychology's scope?
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Functions of the brain.
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How does psychology address individual and group behavior?
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How people think, feel, and behave individually and in groups.
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What aspect of development does psychology cover across the lifespan?
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Development from childhood to aging.
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What is the primary purpose of psychology?
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To understand and predict behavior by identifying its causes.
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What factors influence the complexity of behavior according to psychology?
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Genetic, cultural, and social factors that interact with one another.
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Are psychological predictions absolute or probabilistic?
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Probabilistic, not absolute.
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What fundamental distinction exists in understanding thought, motivation, and behavior?
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Conscious vs. unconscious mind.
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What is the nature of the mind in psychological terms?
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Non-physical and formless; cannot be seen or touched.
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What are the sources of the mind's functions?
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Awareness, perception, thought, and cognition.
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What is another name for the conscious mind?
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The thinking or objective mind.
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Through what senses does the conscious mind operate?
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The five senses: sight, touch, taste, hearing, smell.
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What is one key function of the conscious mind regarding surroundings?
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Aware of surroundings.
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How does the conscious mind use past experiences?
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Compares current experiences to past memories.
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What decision-related function does the conscious mind perform?
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Makes decisions and analyzes information.
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What metaphor describes the unconscious mind's storage capacity?
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An unlimited hard drive storing all past experiences.
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What types of traumas does the unconscious mind store?
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Traumas, including repressed ones.
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What habits and patterns does the unconscious mind store?
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Habits, beliefs, and thought patterns (helpful or limiting).
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What core beliefs about self-worth are stored in the unconscious?
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Beliefs like 'I’m not good enough' or 'I’m smart'.
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How does the unconscious mind influence behavior?
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Influences automatic behavior, emotional responses, and identity formation.
21
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What is Maslow's belief about human desires?
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The fundamental desires of human beings are similar despite differences in conscious desires.
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What fields did Maslow introduce or emphasize?
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Positive Psychology and self-fulfillment.
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What is the first level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
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Physiological Needs – food, water, warmth, rest.
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What is the second level in Maslow's Hierarchy?
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Safety Needs – security and safety.
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What is the third level of Maslow's needs?
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Love/Belonging Needs – relationships, friendship, intimacy.
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What is the fourth level in Maslow's Hierarchy?
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Esteem Needs – respect, recognition, self-worth.
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What is the fifth level of Maslow's Hierarchy?
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Self-Actualization – achieving one’s full potential.
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What sixth level did Maslow later add to his hierarchy?
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Self-Transcendence – seeking truth, spirituality, and service to others.
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What are deficiency needs in Maslow's theory?
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First 4 levels; unmet needs cause anxiety.
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What is a growth need in Maslow's hierarchy?
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Self-actualization; enables personal fulfillment.