1. What are 'Biological Influences' in psychology?
2. Who is considered the founder of the Psychodynamic Theory?
3. What is the primary role or purpose of behavioral learning?
Biological influences — key components?
Neurotransmitters, genetics, brain structures, hormones.
Psychodynamic theory — core focus?
Unconscious motives and childhood experiences shape behavior.
Behavioral learning — main processes?
Classical and operant conditioning shape behavior via environment.
Neurotransmitters — definition?
Chemical messengers transmitting signals between neurons.
Genetics — role?
Influences hereditary traits and behavior.
Brain structures — example?
Hippocampus, amygdala, prefrontal cortex.
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