Chapter 1 - History of Psychology

Question 1

Where did psychology branch out from?

Answer 1

Philosophy

Question 2

Definition of psychology

Answer 2

Scientific study of mental processes and behavior

Question 3

Behavior vs mental processes

Answer 3

Behavior - easier to identify
Mental processes - subconscious, genetics heavy

Question 4

Levels of psychological analysis

Answer 4

1) The brain - structure and genes
2) The person - way we think of ourselves
3) The group - how do surrounding people effect us

Question 5

William James

Answer 5

Founding father of functionalism

Question 6

Academic psychology

Answer 6

Teaching psychology and doing research (profs)

Question 7

Wilhelm Wundt

Answer 7

Father of academic psychology

Question 8

Applied psychology

Answer 8

Using the knowledge of psychology in other jobs (sports)

Question 9

Clinical & Counseling Psychology

Answer 9

Practicing psychology as a therapist or counselor

Question 10

Carl Rogers

Answer 10

Father of - client centered therapy

Question 11

Collectivist

Answer 11

Focus on needs of the group not individual people