Psychological Analysis Test Questions – Flashcards
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levels of analysis
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biological, individual, social, cultural
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Biological focuses
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Brain systems Neurochemistry Genetics
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Individual focuses
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Individual differences Perception and cognition Behavior
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Social focuses
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Interpersonal behavior Social cognition
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Cultural focuses
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Thoughts, actions, behaviors in different societies and cultural groups
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Brain systems What is studied?
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Neuroanatomy, animal research, brain imaging
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Neurochemistry What is studied?
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Neurotransmitters and hormones, animal studies, drug studies
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Genetics What is studied?
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Gene mechanisms, heritability, twin and adoption studies
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individual differences What is studied?
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Personality, gender, developmental age groups, self-concept
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Perception and Cognition What is studied?
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Thinking, decision making, language, attention, memory, vision
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Behavior What is studied?
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Observable actions, responses, physical movements
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Interpersonal behavior What is studied?
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Groups, relationships, persuasion, influence, workplace interactions
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social cognition What is studied?
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Attitudes, stereotypes, perceptions
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Thoughts, actions, behaviors in different societies and cultural groups What is studied?
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Norms, beliefs, values, symbols, ethnicity
