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intro - 08/30/2024 Flashcards

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psychology

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scientific study of BEHAVIOR & MENTAL processes

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wilhelm wundt

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  • consciousness could be broken down -> basic elements
  • objective introspection: process of objectively examining & measuring one’s own thoughts & mental processes
    • emphasis on physical sensation
  • “father of psychology” - develop. an experimental lab studying the human mind
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edward tichener

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STRUCTURALISM: structure of the mind
- experiences -> physical sensations

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william james

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FUNCTIONALISM: all behaviors & mental processes serve a function that are (or were) necessary for successful

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gestalt theory

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mind must be examined & understood as an organized whole

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sigmund freud (psychiatrist)

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  • psychoanalysis
  • emphasized the UNCONSCIOUS mind
  • looked @ “nervous disorders” come from repressing our most threatening urges & desires
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behaviorism

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  • observable behavior: can be seen/observed
  • study of the “inner workings” of the mind
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