Psy 3 Flashcards
What is the primary focus of Functionalism according to William James?
How people adapt their behavior to the demands of elements
What type of investigations did William James prioritize?
Patterns of development during childhood, effectiveness of education, behavioral differences between males and females
What are the key approaches mentioned in the context of William James’s work?
Humanistic, Cognitive, Evolutionary
What does the Psychodynamic approach focus on?
Unconscious instincts and drives
What does the Psychodynamic approach attempt to explain?
Personality, motive
Fill in the blank: William James’s investigations include the effectiveness of _______.
education
True or False: William James was primarily concerned with conscious behavior.
False
List the three key psychological approaches mentioned.
- Humanistic
- Cognitive
- Evolutionary
What percentage is mentioned in the context of the text?
93%
Fill in the blank: The Psychodynamic approach attempts to explain _______.
personality