GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MGCCC
FINAL EXAM
Social science – A systematic study of people.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes.
Hard Science - Answer Defined by degree: {one can state, test, prove/reject
hypothesis} (chemistry, physiology)
Soft science is a discipline that evaluates human behaviour based on scientific
research that may be difficult to develop quantitative standards. *Philosophy
and psychology*
Psychology has two parent disciplines: philosophy and physiology.
Wundt, the father of psychology, established the first psych lab in Leipzig,
Germany, in 1879. brought credibility to psychology as science via research
(the lifeblood of psychology)
Structuralism - Answer Titchener. Using empiricism and introspection, this
theory of consciousness divides mental processes into fundamental, structural
elements.
Functionalism - ANSWER James' theory, which focuses on the purpose of
consciousness and mental conduct; consciousness is not static; it is always
changing - the mind adapts to changing situations - "stream of consciousness";
gave rise to modern applied psychology.
Psychoanalytic - ANSWER Freud
Behaviourism - ANSWER: Pavlov/Watson (Classical Condition) Skinner
(Operant Condition)
Cognitive - Piaget/Vygotsky
Humanistic - ANSWER Maslow/ Rogers
, bio-psychological - ANSWER Darwin/buss
Nature - Answer The biological perspective describes behavior in terms of
biology (brain, genetics, etc.).
Nurture - ANSWER sociocultural perspective.
Nature - Answer Nativism, inheritance, DNA/RNA twist, physical make-up,
hereditary
Nurture - ANSWER Tabula rasa: environment, experiences, learning,
upbringing, parenting style, culture.
Nativism - Rousseau; characteristics are innate/come into the world with them.
Tabula Rasa - Answer Blank slate; Locke; skills and knowledge obtained lead
to life lessons.
Pre-conventional moral thought is guided by self-interest and the consequences
of actions (fear of punishment).
Conventional morality is founded on the desire to please others and adhere to
socially accepted rules/values (good girl/bad girl).
Post-conventional - Answer: sophisticated moral reasoning; self-accepted
principles.
Anatomy is destiny; the kid seeks no attention but love; dreams are a royal way
to the unconscious psyche - ANSWER FREUD
FINAL EXAM
Social science – A systematic study of people.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes.
Hard Science - Answer Defined by degree: {one can state, test, prove/reject
hypothesis} (chemistry, physiology)
Soft science is a discipline that evaluates human behaviour based on scientific
research that may be difficult to develop quantitative standards. *Philosophy
and psychology*
Psychology has two parent disciplines: philosophy and physiology.
Wundt, the father of psychology, established the first psych lab in Leipzig,
Germany, in 1879. brought credibility to psychology as science via research
(the lifeblood of psychology)
Structuralism - Answer Titchener. Using empiricism and introspection, this
theory of consciousness divides mental processes into fundamental, structural
elements.
Functionalism - ANSWER James' theory, which focuses on the purpose of
consciousness and mental conduct; consciousness is not static; it is always
changing - the mind adapts to changing situations - "stream of consciousness";
gave rise to modern applied psychology.
Psychoanalytic - ANSWER Freud
Behaviourism - ANSWER: Pavlov/Watson (Classical Condition) Skinner
(Operant Condition)
Cognitive - Piaget/Vygotsky
Humanistic - ANSWER Maslow/ Rogers
, bio-psychological - ANSWER Darwin/buss
Nature - Answer The biological perspective describes behavior in terms of
biology (brain, genetics, etc.).
Nurture - ANSWER sociocultural perspective.
Nature - Answer Nativism, inheritance, DNA/RNA twist, physical make-up,
hereditary
Nurture - ANSWER Tabula rasa: environment, experiences, learning,
upbringing, parenting style, culture.
Nativism - Rousseau; characteristics are innate/come into the world with them.
Tabula Rasa - Answer Blank slate; Locke; skills and knowledge obtained lead
to life lessons.
Pre-conventional moral thought is guided by self-interest and the consequences
of actions (fear of punishment).
Conventional morality is founded on the desire to please others and adhere to
socially accepted rules/values (good girl/bad girl).
Post-conventional - Answer: sophisticated moral reasoning; self-accepted
principles.
Anatomy is destiny; the kid seeks no attention but love; dreams are a royal way
to the unconscious psyche - ANSWER FREUD
