History of Modern Psychology Flashcards
What is humanistic psychology?
Focused on “growth” potential - including what limits or fosters it - and people’s needs for love and acceptance
What is the primary limitation of structuralism?
Too many different experiences, introspection was not enough
What is structuralism?
Attempt to classify and understand elements of the mind’s structure
What is behaviorism? How does it differ from previous schools?
the scientific study of observable behavior
What is the difference between modern and pre-modern psychology?
Pre-modern psychology was considered “the science of mental life”, while modern is “the science of behavior and mental processes”
What is functionalism?
Going beyond inward feelings by considering evolved functions and thinking
What are the five pillars of modern psychology?
- Biological (sensation)
- Cognitive (thinking)
- Developmental (learning)
- Social & Personality
- Mental & Physical Health
What is cognitive psychology?
Studies how the mind processes and retains information
What is psychoanalytic psychology?
Emphasizes the ways our unconscious mind and childhood experiences affect our behavior
