Psychology 101 Chapters 1-3
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, Psychology the scientific study of behavioral and mental processes
Wilhelm Wundt Psychologist who established the first psychology lab in 1879. Founding father of
psychology. He was the creator of structuralism.
Structuralism Wundt's approach that focuses on identifying the structures of the human mind
Behavior Something that can be observed directly
Mental Processes Thoughts, feelings, and motives that cannot be observed directly
Critical Thinking The process of reflecting deeply and evaluating evidence
Empirical Method Gaining knowledge through collecting data and logical reasoning
Positive Psychology Branch of psychology that emphasizes human strengths
William James A well-known psychologist who developed an approach known as functionalism
Functionalism James's approach that emphasizes the functions and purposes of the mind and
behavior
Natural Selection Darwin's theory that only the most fit and well-adapted animals survive and pass
on their traits
Biological Approach A focus on the body, especially the brain and the nervous system
Neuroscience Study of the function, structure, genetics, and development of the nervous
system
Behavioral Approach Study of observable behavioral responses and their environmental determinants
Psychodynamic Approach Study of the conflict between biological drives, society's demands, and early
childhood experiences
Sigmund Freud The most well-known psychologist and the creator of the psychodynamic
approach. He was know for being very dark and twisted
(2026-2027 Edition)
Final Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers and Rationales |
Latest Update | Grade A+
, Psychology the scientific study of behavioral and mental processes
Wilhelm Wundt Psychologist who established the first psychology lab in 1879. Founding father of
psychology. He was the creator of structuralism.
Structuralism Wundt's approach that focuses on identifying the structures of the human mind
Behavior Something that can be observed directly
Mental Processes Thoughts, feelings, and motives that cannot be observed directly
Critical Thinking The process of reflecting deeply and evaluating evidence
Empirical Method Gaining knowledge through collecting data and logical reasoning
Positive Psychology Branch of psychology that emphasizes human strengths
William James A well-known psychologist who developed an approach known as functionalism
Functionalism James's approach that emphasizes the functions and purposes of the mind and
behavior
Natural Selection Darwin's theory that only the most fit and well-adapted animals survive and pass
on their traits
Biological Approach A focus on the body, especially the brain and the nervous system
Neuroscience Study of the function, structure, genetics, and development of the nervous
system
Behavioral Approach Study of observable behavioral responses and their environmental determinants
Psychodynamic Approach Study of the conflict between biological drives, society's demands, and early
childhood experiences
Sigmund Freud The most well-known psychologist and the creator of the psychodynamic
approach. He was know for being very dark and twisted
