Flashcards: Foundations of Human Psychology — 10 cards

Biological influences — key components?

Neurotransmitters, genetics, brain structures, hormones.

Neurotransmitters — definition?

Chemical messengers transmitting signals between neurons.

Psychodynamic theory — core focus?

Unconscious motives and childhood experiences shape behavior.

Genetics — role?

Influences hereditary traits and behavior.

Behavioral learning — main processes?

Classical and operant conditioning shape behavior via environment.

Brain structures — example?

Hippocampus, amygdala, prefrontal cortex.

Hormones — function?

Regulate physiological processes and influence behavior.

Biological basis of behavior?

Neural activity, genetics, hormones underlie behavior.

Unconscious mind — essence?

Houses thoughts outside conscious awareness, influences behavior.

Id, Ego, Superego — Freud?

Personality components mediating instinct, reality, morality.