Intro to Psychology Chapter 1

The approach that suggests that observable, measurable behavior should be the focus of study.

The approach that focuses on how people think, understand, and know about the world.

The idea that people's behavior is produced primarily by factors outside of their willful control.

The idea that behavior is caused primarily by choices that are made freely by the individual.

An early approach to psychology that concentrated on what the mind does—the functions of mental activity—and the role of behavior in allowing people to adapt to their environments.

An approach to psychology that focuses on the organization of perception and thinking in a "whole" sense rather than on the individual elements of perception.

The approach that suggests that all individuals naturally strive to grow, develop, and be in control of their lives and behavior.