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What Are the Seven Themes of Psychological Science?

  • Psychology Is an Empirical Science
  • Nature and Nurture Are Inextricably Entwined
  • The Brain and Mind Are Inseparable
  • A New Biological Revolution Is Energizing Research
  • The Mind Is Adaptive
  • Psychological Science Crosses Levels of Analysis
  • We Often Are Unaware of the Multiple Influences on How We Think, Feel, and Act

How Did the Scientific Foundations of Psychology Develop?

  • Experimental Psychology Begins with Structuralism
  • Functionalism Addresses the Purpose of Behavior
  • Gestalt Psychology Emphasizes Patterns and Context in Learning
  • Women Made Pioneering Contributions to Psychology
  • Freud Emphasized the Power of the Unconscious
  • Most Behavior Can Be Modified by Reward and Punishment
  • Cognition Affects Behavior
  • Social Situations Shape Behavior
  • Psychological Therapy Is Based on Science

How Can We Apply Psychological Science?

  • Psychological Knowledge Is Used in Many Professions
  • People Are Intuitive Psychological Scientists
  • Psychological Science Requires Critical Thinking
  • Psychologists Adhere to a Code of Ethics
  • Psychology Is Relevant to Every Person's Life
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