INTRO 2 Flashcards
What is the focus of structuralism?
Breaking down mental processes into basic components to understand the structure of consciousness.
What is the focus of functionalism?
nderstanding how mental processes help an individual survive and adapt.
What did Freud believe was the source of patients’ problems?
The unconscious mind, a repository of feelings and urges beyond awareness.
Who was Sigmund Freud?
Sigmund Freud (1856–1939) was an Austrian neurologist who developed the psychoanalytic theory.
How did Freud access the unconscious mind?
Through dream analysis, first words, and slips of the tongue.
What does psychoanalytic theory emphasize?
The role of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences in shaping behavior.
What is Gestalt psychology?
It focuses on how individual sensory experiences relate as a whole, influencing perception.
What is an example of Gestalt psychology?
A song is perceived as a combination of melody, rhythm, and harmony, not just individual notes.
How does Gestalt psychology differ from Wundt’s structuralism?
Gestalt focuses on the whole experience, while structuralism emphasizes breaking it down into components.
What do both Gestalt psychology and structuralism share?
Both are subjective and aim to understand inner experiences.
Why did psychologists begin studying behavior?
Behavior is the objective outcome of mental processes and can be scientifically measured.
