PSY 150 Flashcards
Test 1
Wilhelm Wundt (Structuralism/Introspection)
Focuses on uncovering fundamental mental component. Study the structure of mind.
William James (Functionalism)
What the mind does and behavior when adapting to environments.
Gestalt Psychologist
The organization of perception and thinking in a whole.
Biopsychological
How the brain and nervous system influence behaviors.
Evolutionary
How evolutionary principles such as mutation, adaptation and selective fitness influence human thought, feeling and behavior.
Cognitive
human perception, thinking and memory. Mind represents reality.
Behavioral
Human behavior through observable facts, like actions.
Humanistic
belief that people are unique, inherently good, and capable of free will.
Psychoanalytic
treating mental disorders using theories and techniques.
Multicultural
Human behavior in culturally diverse settings and how culture affects psychological processes.
Sports
help athletes refine the focus on competition goals, become more motivated and learn to deal with anxiety and fear of failure.
Organization/Industrial
Psychological methods in workplace to improve productivity, health and quality of life.
Forensic
psychological principles to legal issues
Personality
Study of how people differ in thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Developmental
psychological development of human being that takes place throughout life
