early vs modern psychological perspectives

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Definition of Psychology

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The science of behavior and mind

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founder of psychology

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Wilhelm Wundt

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Wilhelm Wundt’s school of psychology

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introspection

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introspection

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studies mind by having people report what they are thinking feeling and experiencing

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Edward Titchener’s school of psychology

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structuralism

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structuralism

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defines the mind by its individual parts

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William James School of psych

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functionalism

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functionalism

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concerned about why we do what we do, environmental effects n behavior and mind

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John Watson school of psych

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Behaviorism

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Behaviorism

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Believes study should only be based on observable. based on behavior

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Max Wertheimer school of psych

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Gestalt Psychology

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Gestalt Psychology

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Studies how our brain structures and organizes perceptions. pattern based.

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Sigmund Freud school of psych

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Psychodynamic Perspective

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Psychodynamic perspective

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Conflict between needs, desires, and social values. mind must balance.

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psychoanalysis

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Using talk therapy to bring unconscious thoughts into awareness to be resolved

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(modern) Behavioral Perspective

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restricts to observable but does not ignore the invisible

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social-cognitive theory

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mind influenced by outside goals, rewards, environment, and values

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Behavior therapy

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helps patients form adaptive behaviors

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Cognitive behavioral therapy

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helps patients stop and replace maladaptive thought patterns

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(modern) Psychodynamic Perspective

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Does not focus as much on sex and aggression as Freud, focuses more on self`awareness, self-direction, dreams, desires, motivations, conscious choice

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Humanistic Perspective

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Believes in free will and conscious choice, sees all humans as individuals, focuses on self`awareness, and authenticity, making choices that give life purpose

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Physiological Perspective

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examines biological processes in relation to behavior

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evolutionary psychology

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looks at genetic factors relating to behavior. does still consider environmental factors

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Cognitive Perspective

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Studies mental processes exclusively. Focuses on memory, problem solving, language

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Sociocultural Perspective

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How do social and cultural influences shape a person? Focuses on sexuality, gender, ethnicity, class, disability, exposure to discrimination

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Positive Psychology

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Studies positive aspects of human experience like love and hope