Intro to Psychology - Unit 1 Chapter 1 Flashcards
Who was the “father” of psychology and how was it developed?
William Wundt - developed first psych lab in 1879 in Germany
2 major schools of thought: Structuralism
The task of psychology is to examine behavior to its most basic elements and how they’re related to each other. (sight, sound, touch, perceptions)
Example: Jolly rancher experiment
What is a theory?
A theory is an IDEA – like a pair of glasses. The glasses may hurt your vision if someone steals them.
What is Introspection?
Observing the perception of sight, sound, and touch (the conscious experience).
2 major schools of thought: Functionalism
How mental processes affect behavior. Investigates the PURPOSE of specific structures rather than the structures themselves.
Psychoanalytic Theory & Who founded it?
Behavior is dictated by your unconscious.
SIGMUND FREUD
Humanistic Theory and Who founded it?
Humans have complete free will and grow as a result of their rational, free mind.
CARL ROGERS & ABRAHAM MASLOW
Behaviorism and Who founded it?
Behavior is based on observing and reenacting, along with learning rom rewards and punishments— Takes the nurture side over Nature.
COMPLETE OPPOSITE of Psychoanalytic theory and DISAGREES with Humanistic theory and its idea of free will.
JOHN B. WILSON, B.F. SKINNER
The cognitive perspective and who founded it?
Understanding behavior through thoughts and mental processes.
JEAN PIAGET, ALBERT ELLIS
The Biological perspective
Study of the physiological bases of behavior. How biological factors and specific structures affect behavior.
What are the three key points of Evolutionary Theory?
Survival of the fittest, adaptation, reproduction
What is Developmental Research?
Studies human development across their life span.
Ex: Puberty
What is Social Research?
Studies interpersonal behavior in social settings
Ex: texting a friend vs emailing a teacher
What is Educational Research?
How do people learn and what’s the best way to teach them.
What is Health Research?
How physical health affects psychological health.
Ex: Cancer affecting mood.
