History of Psychology

Question 1

structuralism

Answer 1

interested in the contents of the mind

used introspection

Question 2

functionalism

Answer 2

interested in the activities of the mind

used many methods and subject populations

Question 3

psychoanalytic psychology

Answer 3

theorizes about unconscious processes and unresolved past conflict
establishes unconsciousness as important to study of thought and behavior
Sigmund Freud

Question 4

behaviorism

Answer 4

restricts study of psychology to observable influences

Question 5

humanistic psychology

Answer 5

focuses on unique human qualities

Question 6

positive psychology

Answer 6

emphasizes positive human functioning

seeks to find and nurture genius and talent and make normal life more fulfilling

Question 7

cognitive psychology

Answer 7

focuses on thoughts and mental processes

Question 8

socio-cultural psychology

Answer 8

stresses cultural determinants of behavior and thought

Question 9

behavior genetics

Answer 9

investigates the contributions of genetics and environment to behavior and thought

Question 10

evolutionary psychology

Answer 10

considers evolutionary processes of natural selection and adaptation on behavior and thought

Question 11

neuroscience

Answer 11

studies the structure and function of the brain and its relationship to behavior and thought