Psychology 101: Chapters 1-3 Latest Version Graded A+

Psychology 101: Chapters 1-3 Latest Version Graded 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 Humanistic Approach Emphasizes a person's positive qualities and their capacity for personal growth Cognitive Approach Study of mental processes involved in knowing: perceive, remember, think Evolutionary Approach Study of evolutionary ideas such as adaptation, reproduction, and natural selection