Unit "0"

Question 1

Empiricism

Answer 1

Knowledge is based off of observation and experimentation.

Question 2

Wilhelm Wundt

Answer 2

The “Father of Psychology” who made the first formal laboratory for psychology in Germany, 1879

Question 3

Introspection

Answer 3

The observation of one’s own conscious experience as they react to visual displays and other stimuli, such as attention span, reaction time, vision, emotion, and time perception

Question 4

Early definition of psychology

Answer 4

The scientific study of conscious experience

Question 5

Edward Titchener

Answer 5

Creator of Structuralism

Question 6

Structuralism

Answer 6

The task of psychology is to analyze consciousness into its basic elements and investigate how those elements are related.

Question 7

William James

Answer 7

Writer of the book The Principles of Psychology (Functionalism) & coined the term “stream of consciousness”

Question 8

Functionalism

Answer 8

Psychology should investigate the function/purpose of consciousness rather than its structure.

Question 9

Behaviorism

Answer 9

Reinforcement and punishment based on our own actions (Depression can be learned and unlearned).

Question 10

Psychoanalysis

Answer 10

A reflection of unconscious aggressive and sexual behavior (Depression is caused by a family death or abuse).

Question 11

Humanism

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A reflection of internal growth, as humans are basically good and can reach perfection (Depression is caused by not meeting goals).

Question 12

Neurobiological

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Focuses on the changes in the brain’s chemistry (Depression is caused by growing up and is hereditary).

Question 13

Socio-cultural

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Strongly influences by the rules and expectations of specific social groups or cultures (Depression is caused by factors such as gender, money, and ethnicity).

Question 14

Cognitive

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Behavior is a product of various internal sentences, thoughts, or mental processes (Depression is caused by overthinking and/or a negative mindset).

Question 15

Evolutionary

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Examines behavioral processes in terms of their adaptive value for members of a species over the course of many generations (Depression is caused by a changing environment and the inability to adapt to it).

Question 16

Positive

Answer 16

Uses theory and research to better understand the positive, adaptive, creative, and fulfilling aspects of human existence (Depression can be prevented by always thinking positively).

Question 17

Modern definition of Psychology

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The scientific study of the mind and behavior.

Question 18

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Answer 18

Focuses on scientifically-based solutions to human problems in work & other organizational settings.

Question 19

Health Psychology

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Examines how biological, social, and psychological factors influence health and illness.

Question 20

Counseling & Clinical Psychology

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Assess and treat mental illnesses & other psychological problems.

Question 21

Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist

Answer 21

A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor (PhD) that can prescribe patients medication, while a Psychologist typically holds a doctorate degree but does not go to medical school.