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Wilhelm Wundt founder of the science of psychology; formed first
psychology laboratory
Sigmund Freud unconscious mind and psychoanalytic theory,
people are not masters of their own minds,
behavior is influenced by sexual urges; wish-
fulfillment
B.F. Skinner stimulus-response approach, behavior and
environmental factors
Ivan Pavlov conditioned reflexes, behaviorist stimulus-response
approach
William James leader of 'functionalism', wrote Principles of
Psychology, discussed the stream of consciousness
Structuralism analyzing consciousness into its basic elements
and investigating how these elements are related
, Functionalism psychology should investigate the function or
purpose of consciousness
Psychoanalytic perspective unconscious motives and experiences in early
childhood govern personality and mental
disorders; expectations affect our perception
Behavioral perspective Only observable events (stimulus-response) can be
studied scientifically
Humanistic perspective Humans are free, rational beings with the potential
for personal growth. Fundamentally different from
animals.
Cognitive perspective Human behavior can't be understood without
examining how people acquire, store, and process
information
Biological perspective an organism's functioning can be explained
through bodily structures and bio-chemical
processes
Evolutionary perspective Behavior patterns have evolved to solve adaptive
problems; natural selection favors behaviors that
enhance reproductive success
Critical (critical thinking) being analytical and evaluating ideas
Anecdotal evidence stories, NOT reliable evidence
Neurons individual cells in the nervous system that receive,
integrate, and transmit information
in business, law, and mathematics, students often face considerable challenges in preparing for and performing well in these exams.
The challenges differ by discipline, reflecting the unique demands of each field.6.1. Challenges in Business ExamsOne of the primary challenges