Psychology Perspectives

Question 1

Who founded structuralism?

Answer 1

Wilhem Wundt

Question 2

What is the focus of structuralism?

Answer 2

The structure of human consciousness and the basic parts of it

Question 3

Method of structuralism

Answer 3

Experiments on so journeys that cause you to reflect on your thoughts and mental experiences before reporting them

Question 4

Structuralism theory

Answer 4

The human consciousness can be studied and psychology is a separate scientific disciple

Question 5

Functionalism founder

Answer 5

William James

Question 6

Focus of functionalism

Answer 6

The functions that mental processes serve to enable people to adapt to different environments

Question 7

What is the method of functionalism

Answer 7

Direct observations of people in their natural environment

Question 8

Theory of functionalism

Answer 8

Consciousness is a never ending constantly changing stream of thoughts

Question 9

Who founded psychoanalysis

Answer 9

Sigmund Freud

Question 10

Focus of psychoanalysis

Answer 10

The importance of the unconsciousness mind and how it influences thoughts and behaviours

Question 11

Psychoanalysis method

Answer 11

A variety of qualitative measured are used to encourage the client to develop insights into their behaviours and meanings of symptoms (ink blots)

Question 12

Psychoanalysis theory

Answer 12

That there are inner forces (ego, super ego) outside your awareness that are directing your behaviour

Question 13

Founder of behaviourism

Answer 13

John Watson

Question 14

Focus of behaviourism

Answer 14

The influence of the environment on an individual’s behaviour are not internal mechanisms which occur inside the organism

Question 15

Method of behaviourism

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Experimental methods are used to study observable behaviour that can be objectively measured

Question 16

Behaviourism theory

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That what we do is determined by the past environments and current environments

Question 17

Founder of humanism

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Carl Rogers

Question 18

Focus of humanism

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The uniqueness of each person and their positive qualities (humans are inherently good)

Question 19

Method of humanism

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Rejection of scientific methods but rather interviews, diaries and letters

Question 20

Theory of humanism

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That people are born good and that mental and social problems deviate from this goodness

Question 21

Biological

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That biological factors such as genetics and hormones affect the way we think, feel and behave

Question 22

Behavioural

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All behaviour is learnt and can be directly observed

Rewards and punishments

Question 23

Cognitive

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Internal mental processes are just as inlets not as observable behaviours.

How we acquire, process, remember and use information about ourselves

Question 24

Social Cultural

Answer 24

Factors such as sex, age and race effect the way we think feel and behave.

The role of social and cultural influences on behaviours and mental processes.