Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the scientific definition of psychology?
A
Investigation of mental processes such as thinking, memory, and feeling.
2
Q
What are overt processes in psychology?
A
Observable behaviors such as eating, sleeping, talking, and moving.
3
Q
What are covert processes in psychology?
A
Internal cognitive, mental, and emotional processes such as perceiving, learning, remembering, and feeling.
4
Q
What are the two different forms of psychology mentioned?
A
- Proponents of Structuralism
- Proponents of Functionalism
5
Q
Who is associated with the study of Structuralism?
A
Wilhelm Wundt.
6
Q
What method did Wilhelm Wundt primarily use in his studies?
A
Introspection.
7
Q
What aspects did Wundt focus on in his introspection method?
A
- Vision
- Emotion
- Touch
- Attention
- Hearing
8
Q
True or False: Introspection requires people to be trained.
A
True.
