Quiz 1 Flashcards
(21 cards)
-Ology
“The study of”
Psyche-
“The soul”
Psychology Definition
The study of behavior and the mind (mental processes)
Clinical Psychologist
(Largest subfield) Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals
Counseling Psychologist
Help people with issues more commonly faced (i.e. family, marriage, career)
Psychiatrist
A medical doctor that prescribes medication
Where do Professional Psychologists usually work?
Private Practices
Where do Applied Psychologists usually work?
Applied settings
Where do Research Psychologists work?
Universities and colleges
Out of what 3 disciplines did Psychology emerge from?
Philosophy, Physiology, and Medicine
Who started the 1st laboratory for Psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
What did Structuralists study?
Studied conscious experience and its structure
What was the primary tool for Structuralists?
Introspection: The personal observation of our own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
What is Psychophysics the study of?
Understanding the relationship between physical stimuli and our sensations and perceptions
William James’ Functionalism focused on what?
Our consciousness serves as an adaptive purpose by helping us survive
Freud’s Psychodynamic Theory:
Our behavior is deeply influenced by unconscious thoughts, impulses, and desires.
Many unconsciousness drives are sexual or destructive
Gestalt:
To understand consciousness, we must study the whole, not just its parts
Behaviorism:
The mind cannot be observed, only behavior is observable
Humanistic Approach:
We have free will to live more creative, meaningful, and satisfying lives
Cognitive Approach:
How our brain processes information influences how we behave
Cognitive Neuroscience:
The study of how the brain enables the mind