Introduction to Psychology
Created @March 2, 2022 3:59 PM
Class PSYCH100A
Type Neat Notes
Materials
Reviewed
Structuralism & Functionalism
Structuralism
Wilhelm Wundt
The brain structure: Which part of the brain corresponds with the mind.
Consciousness is a by-product of the senses - senses are what make one human
Functionalism
Reaction against structuralism
Why do humans have an elevated consciousness (Ability to study the mind and
contemplate existence)
William James
History Of Psychology
Ancient Times
Introduction to Psychology 1
, China 400BC, Egypt 1550BC, Greek Philosophers: Plato, Aristotle, Democritus,
Hippocrates
European Middle Ages
5th - 16th Century
Religion influenced. Focus on emotional states and love. Humanism/Naturalism starts.
Enlightenment
18th century. The decline in religious beliefs. Focus on laws of the universe and human
consciousness. Increase in scepticism → Scientific method.
Psychology History in SA
started in the 1920s. Did not gain traction until 1940s. Intelligence tests piqued interest
in psychology.
Types of Psychology
Developmental: Cognitive, emotional and physical changes in humans
Social: behaviour of people in groups and social influence
Health: health and healthcare practises
Cognitive: storing, processing and acquiring info
Personality: the study of human personality
Industrial: Effects of organisations on individuals and the effects of the working
world
Educational: effect and adjustment to institutions of learning
Clinical: Study and treatment of non-normative behaviour
Counselling; development and implementation to help people
Community: Large scale intervention to enhance communities
Introduction to Psychology 2
Created @March 2, 2022 3:59 PM
Class PSYCH100A
Type Neat Notes
Materials
Reviewed
Structuralism & Functionalism
Structuralism
Wilhelm Wundt
The brain structure: Which part of the brain corresponds with the mind.
Consciousness is a by-product of the senses - senses are what make one human
Functionalism
Reaction against structuralism
Why do humans have an elevated consciousness (Ability to study the mind and
contemplate existence)
William James
History Of Psychology
Ancient Times
Introduction to Psychology 1
, China 400BC, Egypt 1550BC, Greek Philosophers: Plato, Aristotle, Democritus,
Hippocrates
European Middle Ages
5th - 16th Century
Religion influenced. Focus on emotional states and love. Humanism/Naturalism starts.
Enlightenment
18th century. The decline in religious beliefs. Focus on laws of the universe and human
consciousness. Increase in scepticism → Scientific method.
Psychology History in SA
started in the 1920s. Did not gain traction until 1940s. Intelligence tests piqued interest
in psychology.
Types of Psychology
Developmental: Cognitive, emotional and physical changes in humans
Social: behaviour of people in groups and social influence
Health: health and healthcare practises
Cognitive: storing, processing and acquiring info
Personality: the study of human personality
Industrial: Effects of organisations on individuals and the effects of the working
world
Educational: effect and adjustment to institutions of learning
Clinical: Study and treatment of non-normative behaviour
Counselling; development and implementation to help people
Community: Large scale intervention to enhance communities
Introduction to Psychology 2
