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These objectives are expanded from the Focus Questions found in the margins of your textbook. When you have mastered the material in this chapter, you will be able to:
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1.1 Define psychology and indicate what types of behaviors it incorporates. |
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1.2 Differentiate between basic and applied research, and describe studies illustrating the relationship between them. |
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1.3 List and describe the central goals of psychology. |
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1.4 Discuss psychology's philosophical and scientific roots. |
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1.5 Describe the psychodynamic perspective, highlighting Freud's psychoanalytic theory. |
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1.6 Describe the behavioral perspective, highlighting the work of Pavlov, Thorndike, Watson, and Skinner. |
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1.7 Describe the humanistic perspective, highlighting the work of Maslow and Rogers. |
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1.8 Describe the cognitive perspective, including Gestalt psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and social constructivism. |
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1.9 Describe the sociocultural perspective, and define culture, norms, and socialization. |
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1.10 Explain the importance of cultural psychology in today's world. |
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1.11 Describe the biological perspective, highlighting research in behavioral neurosciences, behavioral genetics, and evolutionary psychology. |
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1.12 Contrast evolutionary and sociocultural perspectives in explaining behavioral phenomena. |
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1.13 Explain how the levels-of-analysis framework integrates the six perspectives of psychology. |
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1.14 Using the three levels of analysis outline possible causal factors in depression. |
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1.15 List and describe the major professional associations of psychologists. |
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1.16 Explain how psychology helps to shape public policy. |
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1.17 Describe research-based strategies to improve academic performance, including effective time management, improving study habits, and preparing for taking tests. |