Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology
Chapter 1 Objectives:
- Define psychology and describe some of the work psychologists do
- Explain the purpose of theory
- Describe what Whundt was trying to accomplish with his laboratory work
- Explain the approach of William James
- Describe John B. Watson’s areas of interest
- Describe Freud’s contribution to psychology
- Give an example of and describe six approaches to present-day psychology to understanding human nature
- Understand how psychologist think critically about issues
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Psychology
Scientific study of mental processes and behavior
Theory
General framework for scientific study; smaller aspects can be studied
Research psychologists
Study the origin, cause, or results of certain behaviors
Applied psychologists
Make direct use of the findings of research psychologists; they deal directly with clients
Charles Darwin
Published his evolution works in 1859
Wilhelm Wundt
The Father of psychology
Introspection
Process of looking into yourself & describing what is there
Sigmund Freud
His theory was based on the unconscious conflicts within the individual
Eclecticism
Making your own system by borrowing from two or more other systems
Biopsychological approach
Behavior is strongly influenced by physiological functions
Scientific study of mental processes and behavior
Theory
General framework for scientific study; smaller aspects can be studied
Research psychologists
Study the origin, cause, or results of certain behaviors
Applied psychologists
Make direct use of the findings of research psychologists; they deal directly with clients
Charles Darwin
Published his evolution works in 1859
Wilhelm Wundt
The Father of psychology
Introspection
Process of looking into yourself & describing what is there
Sigmund Freud
His theory was based on the unconscious conflicts within the individual
Eclecticism
Making your own system by borrowing from two or more other systems
Biopsychological approach
Behavior is strongly influenced by physiological functions