Unit 1: History Of Psychology

Question 1

Empiricism

Answer 1

Knowledge comes from experience, science must be observable

Question 2

Structuralism

Answer 2

Early school of psychology, introspection to understand structure

Question 3

Functionalism

Answer 3

HOW behavior functions, what’s its purpose

Question 4

Experimental Psychology

Answer 4

Studying behavior w/ experimental methods

Question 5

Behaviorism

Answer 5

1. Psychology=objective science
2. Study behavior w/o reference to any mental processes*

*modern psychologists don’t agree w/ 2

Question 6

Humanistic Psychology

Answer 6

Potential for personal growth

Question 7

Cognitive neuroscience

Answer 7

Interdisciplinary, how brain activities are linked to cognition

Question 8

Psychology

Answer 8

1920: study of the mind
1960: study of observable behavior (behaviorism)
Present day: study of mental and behavioral processes ( a combination of the two)

Question 9

Nature/Nuture issue

Answer 9

How genes/experiences influence our behavior

Presently accepted that both play a role

Question 10

Natural selection

Answer 10

Traits that are useful to reproduction and survival continue (Charles Darwin)

Question 11

Levels of analysis

Answer 11

Different (complementary) views for analyzing phenomenon

Question 12

Biopsychosocial approach

Answer 12

Parts of levels of analysis

1. Biological perspective
2. Psychological perspective
3. Social-Cultural perspective

Question 13

Biological psychology

Answer 13

Link between biological processes and mental processes

Question 14

Evolutionary psychology

Answer 14

The study of roots of traits/behaviors passed down by natural selection

Question 15

Psychodynamic psychology

Answer 15

How unconscious drive/conflict influence behavior

Question 16

Behavioral psychology

Answer 16

Observable behavior and explanation for principle learning

Question 17

Social/Cultural Psychology

Answer 17

The study of how situation and culture affect behavior/thinking

Question 18

Counseling psychology

Answer 18

Branch that assists people w/ mental disorder through their problems (ex. School counselor)

Question 19

Human Factors psychology

Answer 19

People~Machine interaction; creating a safe and efficient workplace

Question 20

Industrial/Organizational psychology

Answer 20

Applying psychology to optimize life in the workplace

Question 21

Applied research

Answer 21

Scientific study that aims to solve practical issues

Question 22

Social Psychology

Answer 22

How we think, influence, and interact with each other

Question 23

Personality psychology

Answer 23

Study of individual characteristics; primarily those with patterns

Question 24

Educational psychology

Answer 24

Psychology affects teaching/learning

Question 25

Developmental psychology

Answer 25

Study of physical, cognitive, and social change throughout one’s life

Question 26

Basic research

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Pure science that aims to increase scientific knowledge base

Question 27

Cognitive psychology

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Scientific study of all mental activities associated w/ thinking, remembering, etc.

Question 28

Clinical psychology

Answer 28

Study, assess, and treat psychological illness

Question 29

Psychiatry

Answer 29

Medicine and psychology; can prescribe prescriptions

Question 30

SQ3R

Answer 30

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Question 31

Psychometrics

Answer 31

Study of the measurement of human thoughts, emotions, and abilities