Humans

Definition

Humans are members of the Homo sapiens species. They are complex beings with cognitive abilities, emotions, and social interactions. Understanding human behavior is a central focus for psychologists.

Related terms

Animal Behavior: Studying the actions and reactions of non-human species to understand their cognitive processes.

Social Psychology:

Investigating how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others within social contexts.

Cognitive Processes:

Mental activities such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving that impact human behavior.