Themes of Psychology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Psychology is empirical | Scientific, observable, requires critical thinking, and a skeptical attitude. |
| Psychology is theoretically diverse | There are several clashing theories vying to explain behavior. This creates a need for further research to distinguish among the various theories. |
| Psychology evolves in a socio-historical context | It is embedded in the ebb and flow of everyday life. It reflects the spirit of the times but it also influences its time. |
| Behavior is determined by multiple causes. | Behavioral processes are complex and multifaceted causation is the rule. There is no ONE thing that makes us do anything. |
| Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. | This should end the age-old argument. Both biology and learning influence behavior. |
| Our experience of the world is highly subjective. | No one's particular view is the last word. The human mind is constructive, that is to say that |
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