Ch 1.1 - History Of Psychology Flashcards
What is the definition of psychology?
The scientific study of behaviour and the mind
Definition of behaviour?
Actions and responses
Is behaviour observable?
Yes
Definition of mind?
Internal states and processes
Is the mind observable?
Not directly
Rene Descartes is associated with what theory?
mind-body dualism
In mind-body dualism, did they believe that studying the body could give information about the non-physical mind?
No
What does monism say regarding psychology?
the mind and body are one, and that mental events are a product of physical events
In monism, can the mind be studied through physical processes?
yes
What did Wilhem Wundt (the father of psychology) do for the field?
he formed the first psychology research lab
What theory about psychology are Wundt and Titchener associated with?
Structuralism
what is structuralism?
The study of the mind/consciousness in terms of base/structural components, uses introspection
Who’s associated with functionalism?
James
Functionalism is derived from?
Structuralism
What field focuses on the function of consciousness?
Functionalism
What streams does functionalism give way to?
cognitive and evolutionary psychology
What perspective is John Watson accossiated with?
Behaviorism
What does Behaviorism emphasize in relation to behavior?
Environment
What theory did Sigmund Freud Create?
Psychoanalysis/Psychoanalytic theory
What did the Psychoanalytic theory focus on in relation to behavior?
The unconscious mind/desires
Who’s associated with radical behaviorism?
Skinner
What technique did Skinner produce?
Behavior Modification
What is radical behaviorism?
Follows behaviorism but also acknowledges genetics
What does the humanistic perspective focus on?
Free will and personal growth to find meaning without behavioral influence from the unconscious or environment
Who’s associated with the humanistic perspective?
Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow
