Psychology Approaches

Question 1

Structuralism

Answer 1

William Wundt
Study consciousness and how the elements of the mind are organized and related to each other.
Basic structure of mind
Looking inward = introspection

Question 2

Functionalism

Answer 2

William James (1st US. Psychologist)
How consciousness functions to help people adapt or fail
Mental tests and questionaires

Question 3

Gestalt Psychology

Answer 3

Max Weicheimer

Consciousness was best understood by observing the whole experience rather than breaking it in in parts

Question 4

Humanistic

Answer 4

Maslow
Focus on Human Ability, growth, potential, and Free will
Positive side of human nature

Question 5

Psychoanalysis

Answer 5

Freud
All behavior and mental processes are directed by unconscious
Problems arise from unresolved conflict in conscious mind
Used free association and dream analysis to explain the unconscious mind

Question 6

Biological

Answer 6

Darwin
Our physical make up and operation of our brains influence our personality, abilities, preferences, and behavior patterns
Behavior results from hereditary factors
Genes influence our differences

Question 7

Cognitive

Answer 7

Naom Chomsily, Leon Festiger

How we process and retrieve information in the brain directs our actions. Language skills are pre wired

Question 8

Behaviorism

Answer 8

Only study what can be observed and measured objectively
solely external factors shape behaviors
Punishment/reward
Mind is a black box which can’t be understood