LESSON 1: Nature of Psychology Flashcards
Psychology
- scientific study of the mental and behavioral processes of humans and animals
- it is not limited to the study of human behavior only
Comparative Psychology
study of psychology dealing with animals as comparison to humans
Theories in Psychology
- Classical Conditioning
- Operat Conditioning
Classical Conditioning
- Ivan Pablo in his experiments with dogs, expecting them to react to stimuli
Conclusion in Classical Conditioning
The learner is just passive
Operant Conditioning
Skinner in his experiment with rats
Conclusion in Operat Conditioning
We need to do something in order to gain something
Volition
ability to make decisions
Behavior
all actions, activities, and reactions of an individual as matters of psychological study
Types of behavior
- Overt
- Covert
- Conscious
- Unconscious
- Simple
- Complex
- Voluntary
- Involuntary
- Rational
- Irrational
observable behavior
Overt
not directly visible (unobservable)
Covert
action that is within one’s own awareness
Conscious
action done by an individual yet he is not aware of doing so
Unconscious
may be detected through instruments or apparatus
Non-conscious
utilizes fewer neurons as compared to the amount of neurons used in complex behavior
Simple
utilizes more neurons as compared to the amount of neurons used in simple behavior
Complex behavior
done with full will and discretion
Voluntary
actions done automatically while awake or even while asleep
Involuntary
actions done with sanity or reason
Rational
actions done without any apparent reason and explanation
Irrational
Types of Unconscious Behavior
- Mannerisms
- Sleep talking
- Sleep walking
{4. Reactions - Thoughts}
Objectives in Psychology
- To describe
- To understand
- To predict
- To control
done through objective observation, by introspection, or by a combination of both;
classified into: qualitative & quantitative
To understand
done by identifying a consistent relationship between persons, events, situations, and conditions
To predict
possible only if there is accurate prediction
To control
History of Psychology
- Ancient Period
- Greek Era
- Medieval Era
- Pre-modern Era
- Scientific Era
- Psychology in Germany
- Psychology in England
- Psychology in France
- Psychology in America
- Psychology in Philippines
behavior is attributed to animism
Ancient Period
suggests that behavior is directly attributed to gods and spirits
Animism
Greek period notable persons:
- Democritus
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Hippocrates
- Galen
“the human mind is composed of atoms, which penetrate in and out of our system”
Democritus
“soul is distinct to man and is God-given”;
human psyche consists of three distinct elements
Plato
three distinct elements of the human psyche
- Element of Reason
- Spirited Element
- Element of Bodily Appetites and Desires
the highest level of value; located in the head
Elements of reason
element by which man would express his emotions; located in the heart
Spirited Element