chapter one and two Flashcards
psychoanalytic
behavior driven by unconscious mind
dreams and past experiences
behavioralist
behaviors acquired through learning
rewards and punishment
humanist
you choose your own behavior
cognitive
thoughts influence how we act
biological
genetic factors influence behavior
sociocultural
influence of culture and surroundings on behavior
definition of psychology
the scientific study of behavior and mental processes that is tested through scientific research
4 founding fathers of psychology
Maslow
Freud
Skinner
Piaget
Maslow
humanism (heiarchy of needs)
choose own behavior
Freud
unconscious mind shapes behavior
Skinner
associate behavior with rewards or punishment
psychiatrist vs psychologist
psychiatrist has a higher degree (doctor) and can prescribe medicine
psychologist has a lower degree and can’t prescribe medicine
what are a few types of psychologists
community
developmental
educational
sport
community psychologist
strengthen the abilities of communities, settings, organizations, and social systems to meet people’s needs
prevent bullying and crime
developmental psychologist
study the psychological development of the human being that takes place throughout life