PSYCH 1000 final ECU Flashcards
structuralism
we understand conscious experiment through introspection.
functionalism
how mental activities aid and adapt to our environment
psychoanalytic theory
focuses on the unconscious
gestalt psychology
focuses on humans as a whole rather than individual parts
behaviorism
understanding the behavior of human and animals
humanism
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
-humans are unique and good
introspection
examining one’s own conscious experiences in an attempt to break it down into parts
maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- self-actualization (inner fulfillment)
- esteem (self-worth, accomplishment, confidence)
-social (family, friendship, intimacy, belonging)
-security (food, water, shelter, and warmth)
biopsychology
study how structure and function of the nervous system generate behavior
evolutionary psychology
idea that behavior must have a genetic cause and have been selected for survival.
sensory
sight, sounds, touch, smell, and feel
perception
identification, organization, and interpretation of sensory objects
developmental psychology
aging and maturing
personality psychology
behavior and thought pattern
social psychology
how individuals interact and how the interactions shape behavior
health psychology
biological, psychological, and sociocultural research
clinical psychology
diagnosis and treatment
industrial-organizational psychology
personal management, worker health, workplace environment, and selection and training