Unit 1 Part 1: Intro to Psych Flashcards
Psychology
the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
Critical Thinking
curiosity + skepticism + humility
Wilhelm Wundt
father of psychology; separated psych from philosophy; created first psych lab
Empiricism
knowledge comes from experience
Structuralism
Edward Bradford & Wilhelm Wundt; used introspection to reveal the structure of the human mind
Introspection
looking inward; self reflection
Funtionalism
William James; influenced by Charles Darwin; sought to understand the adaptive function of consciousness not the structure
Gestalt Psychology
Whole is greater that the sum of its parts; studying perception and perpetual thinking
Behaviorism
John B. Watson & B.F. Skinner; study of observable behavior; mental processes aren’t measurable
Psychoanalytic Psychology
Sigmund Freud; how our unconscious mind/motives and childhood affect our behavior
Humanistic Psychology
Carl Rogers & Abraham Maslow; potential for growth; Hierarchy of Human Need
Cognitive Psychology
Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, Albert Bandura; how we think, remember, store memories, and perception; understand why we think and behave
Social-Cultural Psychology
How behavior is shaped by history, society, and culture
Biological Psychology
root of the behavior - genes, hormones, neurotransmitters; study of the parts of the brain
Evolutionary Psychology
Charles Darwin; root of the behavior on natural selection; adaptive behaviors, survival, reproduction, mating strategies, perceived attractiveness in a mate
Positive Psychology
helping people become happier > focus on dysfunction; Positive emotions, Engaging in enjoyable activities, Relationships/connections, Meaning (purpose larger than you), Accomplishments (acknowledge goals and successes) - PERMA
Biological Approach
Genetic predispositions (genetically influence traits), Genetic Mutations, Natural selection of adaptive traits and behaviors passed down through generations
Psychological Approach
learned fears and expectations, emotional responses, cognitive processing, perceptual interpretations
Social-Cultural Influence
presence of others; cultural, societal, and family expectations; peer and other group influences; compelling models (social media)
Biopsychosocial Approach
integrated approach that incorporate biological, psychological, and social-culture viewpoints; a more complete picture of any given behavior or mental process
Basic Psychology
aims to increase scientific knowledge base (learn)
Applied Psychology
aims to solve practical problems (use)
Clinical Psychology
treat mental health by diagnosing and treating patients
Psychiatry
use medicine to treat mental health and is a medical doctor (can prescribe drugs)
