Psychological Factors in AP Psychology

Definition

Psychological factors refer to the internal mental processes and states that influence behavior, such as thoughts, emotions, and personality traits.

Related terms

Environmental Factors:

Environmental factors are external influences on behavior, such as social norms, physical surroundings, and cultural expectations.

Operant Conditioning:

Operant conditioning is a learning theory that suggests behavior is influenced by consequences (rewards or punishments) in the environment.

Cognitive Processes:

Cognitive processes involve mental activities like perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making that impact how we behave.