Exam 1 Flashcards
Psyche and logos
soul and study
Intellectual parents of psychology
Philosophy and Physiology
Wundt
First Laboratory to study psychology(1879)
Physiology
- Methods of Psychology(data collection) How?
- Systematic Investigations
* Works
* Does’nt work: Change the methods
Philosophy
Questions: What? Think through observations deeply
Wundt’s psychology
study of conscious experiences
Structuralism
- guiding principle
- studies human consciousness or elements of consciousness such as sensations, feelings, vision
- required introspection therefore too many variables, could not be generalized
Functionalism
studies the purpose/reason of consciousness
William James (1842-1910)
stream of thoughts
consciousness developed for evolutionary purposes
asks why
Frued
Psychoanalytic Theory
-study of the unconscious mind/processes
-controversial: argued no free will/ nature of drives
John B Watson
Behaviorism(stimuli leads to response)
Humanism
humanism is a theoretical orientation that emphasizes the unique qualities of humans, especially
their freedom and their potential for
personal growth.
Cognitive Psychology
higher mental processes: reasoning, memory
Developmental Psychology
Development across life span
Social Psychology
Social settins and its effect in behavior: attitude changes, intimate relationships, behavior in groups
Health Psychology
Physiological factors and its relation to maintenance of health, prevention
Experimental Psychology
Learning, motivation, sensation, perception, emotion
Psychometrics
measurement of behavior and capacities
Personality
Consistency of Behavior
