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Frontal Lobe

Biopsychology Brain

Definition The frontal lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain and is located at the fr...

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Corpus Callosum

Biopsychology Brain

Definition The corpus callosum is a large band of nerve fibers in the brain that connects the two...

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Cerebral Cortex

Biopsychology Brain

Definition The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain, often referred to as the "gray ma...

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Cerebellum

Biopsychology Brain

Definition The cerebellum is a part of the brain located at the back of the head, below the cereb...

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Brainstem

Biopsychology Brain

Definition The brainstem is the lower part of the brain that connects it to the spinal cord. It p...

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Amygdala

Biopsychology Brain

Definition The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped structure located deep within the brain. It pla...

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Biopsychosocial Approach

Psychology Concepts and Theories

Definition The brainstem is the lower part of the brain that connects it to the spinal cord. It p...

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Nature vs. Nurture Issue

Psychology Concepts and Theories

Definition: The nature–nurture issue is a long-standing debate over the relative influence of gen...

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Structuralism

Psychology Concepts and Theories

Definition Structuralism is an early school of thought that focuses on analyzing the structure of...

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Functionalism

Psychology Concepts and Theories

Definition Functionalism (psychology) is a theoretical perspective that focuses on understanding ...

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Introspection

Cognitive Processes

Definition Introspection refers to the process of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and exp...

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Psychoanalytic Theory

Psychology Concepts and Theories

Definition Psychoanalytic theory is a psychological framework developed by Sigmund Freud that foc...

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Evolutionary Psychology

Psychology Concepts and Theories

Definition Evolutionary psychology is a theoretical approach to understanding the human mind and ...

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Humanistic Psychology

Psychology Concepts and Theories

Definition Humanistic psychology is a psychological perspective that emphasizes personal growth, ...

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Validity

Research Methods Measurement Concepts

Definition The degree to which a test or study measures what it claims to measure. Example  A qu...

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Theory

Research Methods Core Concepts

Definition A set of principles that explain and predict phenomena. Example In sociology, structu...

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Survey

Research Methods Research Design and Data

Definition A method of data collection using questionnaires or interviews to gather information f...

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Sociological Imagination

Sociology Concepts and Theories

Definition The sociological imagination, a term coined by C. Wright Mills in 1959, refers to the ...

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Social Desirability Bias

Research Methods Bias and Error

Definition When participants give answers they think are socially acceptable. Example In a study...

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Skepticism

Mind and Method

Definition Skepticism is a mindset or approach characterized by questioning, doubting, or critica...

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