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Functionalism
Definition Functionalism in psychology is a theoretical perspective that focuses on understanding...
Descartes, René
Overview René Descartes (1596–1650) was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist whose ...
Skepticism
Definition Skepticism is a mindset or approach characterized by questioning, doubting, or critica...
Hume, David
Overview David Hume (1711-1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, w...
Empiricism
Definition Empiricism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes knowledge gained through experi...
Skinner, B. F.
Overview B.F. Skinner was a renowned American psychologist and behaviorist, best known for his wo...
Operant Conditioning
Definition Operant conditioning is a learning process in which an individual’s behavior is modifi...
Pavlov, Ivan
Overview Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936) was a Russian physiologist and psychologist, best known for his ...
Classical Conditioning
Definition Classical conditioning is a psychological learning process where an individual learns ...
Erikson, Erik
Overview Erik Erikson was a renowned developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst, famous for coi...
Psychosocial Stages of Development
Definition The Psychosocial Stages of Development are a theory developed by psychologist Erik Eri...
Piaget, Jean
Overview Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist and philosopher known for his pioneering work in ch...
Conservation
Definition Conservation is a cognitive skill where an individual understands that certain propert...
Schema
Definition A schema is a mental framework or structure that organizes and interprets information ...
Cognitive Stages of Development
Definition The cognitive stages of development are a theory introduced by Swiss psychologist Jean...
Dream Theory - Carl Jung
Definition Carl Jung's Theory of Dreams posits that dreams are a form of communication from the u...
Dream Theory - Sigmund Freud
Definition Freud's Theory of Dreams suggests that dreams are a manifestation of unconscious desir...
Modeling
Definition Modeling, within the context of social learning theory, refers to the process through ...
French Revolution
The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a period of radical social and political upheaval in late 1...
Copernican Revolution
The Copernican Revolution wasn't a quick event, but a gradual shift in thought that dramatically ...