History of Psychology (ch 1) Flashcards
What is psychology?
Scientific study of mind, brain, and behavior
what level of psychological analysis is this?
look at variations in people’s genes that predispose them to feel more or less happy
molecular level
what level of psychological analysis is this?
look at differences in levels of brain’s chemical messengers that influence mood
neurochemical
what level of psychological analysis is this?
look at differences among people in the size and functioning of brain structures related to mood
physiological
what level of psychological analysis is this?
look at what types of daily activities happy people engage in
behavioral
what level of psychological analysis is this?
look what neighbor conditions are related to happiness
societal
what discipline did psychology originate from?
philosophy
what psychological framework is described here?
* Major figures were Titchener & Wundt
• Aimed to identify the most basic elements
or “structures” of psychological experience
through introspection
structuralism
what psychological framework is described here?
Major figure was William James
• Aimed to understand the adaptive purposes
of thought and behavior
• James argued that mind is much more
complex that it’s elements and cannot be
broken down
functionalism
what psychological framework is described here? Major figures were Watson and Skinner • Aimed to uncover how animals learn behaviors through environmental experiences, and why people behave differently under different conditions
behaviorism
what psychological framework is described here?
Major figures was Piaget
• Aimed to demonstrate how mental
processes shape our behavior
cognitive
what psychological framework is desribed?
• Major figure was Freud
• Aimed to uncover mental processes that
may be operating below conscious
awareness
• Attempts to uncover the role of early life
experiences
psychoanalysis
what psychological framework is described?
Major figures were Maslow & Rogers
• Aimed at understanding how individuals
find meaning and meet their full potential
humanistic and positive psychology
what kind of psychologist is described here?
• Perform assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment of mental disorders
• Conduct research on people with
mental disorders
clinical psychologist
Work with people experiencing temporary or relatively common life problems such as career uncertainty, martial conflict, grief and loss concerns
counseling psychologist
