Psychology Midterm Ch. 1-7 Exam
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Define Psychology - ✔✔the systematic study of behavior and experience ( perceptions
and sensations) spirit, soul, mind.
The Parent Disciplines of Psychology - ✔✔it should be its own science, not a mix of
different disciplines.
Who is Wilhelm Wundt - ✔✔(1832 -1920) "the Founder" the study of consciousness and
introspection. - first lab established in 1879 (germany)
Who is G. Stanley Hall - ✔✔(1846 - 1924) " The Three 1st Man"
1st lab in U.S. 1883 ( John Hopkins University )
1st psychology journal 1892
1st president of the APA
Define Structuralism - ✔✔To analyze consciousness into its basic elements and
investigate how these elements are related,Concerning sensation and perception in
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, vision, hearing, and touch using the method of introspection - systematic self
observation of ones own conscious experience. (Edward Titchner)
Define Functionalism - ✔✔investigate the function or purpose of consciousness rather
than its structure. (William James) no way to analyse the stream of consciousness.
Who is Freud? - ✔✔(1856 - 1939) (freudian slips) founded the psychoanalytic school of
thought.
What is Psychoanalysis - ✔✔attempts to explain personality motivation and mental
disorders by focusing on unconscious determinants of behavior,
Who is John Watson? - ✔✔(1878 -1958) Behaviorism, he wanted a radical change to
abandon the study of consciousness enjoy the power of verifiability!
Define Behaviorism - ✔✔theoretical orientation based on the premise that scientific
psychology should study only observable behavior, what can you see/ touch??
response or activity by an organism.
Nature Vs. Nurture - ✔✔Nature: behavior is determined by genetic inheritance
Nurture: behavior is determined by environment and experience.
Who is B.F. Skinner - ✔✔(1904 - 1990) operant conditioning - positive/negative
outcomes, how is behavior repeated?? environmental factors mold behavior an external
stimuli, free will is and illusion.
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Define Psychology - ✔✔the systematic study of behavior and experience ( perceptions
and sensations) spirit, soul, mind.
The Parent Disciplines of Psychology - ✔✔it should be its own science, not a mix of
different disciplines.
Who is Wilhelm Wundt - ✔✔(1832 -1920) "the Founder" the study of consciousness and
introspection. - first lab established in 1879 (germany)
Who is G. Stanley Hall - ✔✔(1846 - 1924) " The Three 1st Man"
1st lab in U.S. 1883 ( John Hopkins University )
1st psychology journal 1892
1st president of the APA
Define Structuralism - ✔✔To analyze consciousness into its basic elements and
investigate how these elements are related,Concerning sensation and perception in
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, vision, hearing, and touch using the method of introspection - systematic self
observation of ones own conscious experience. (Edward Titchner)
Define Functionalism - ✔✔investigate the function or purpose of consciousness rather
than its structure. (William James) no way to analyse the stream of consciousness.
Who is Freud? - ✔✔(1856 - 1939) (freudian slips) founded the psychoanalytic school of
thought.
What is Psychoanalysis - ✔✔attempts to explain personality motivation and mental
disorders by focusing on unconscious determinants of behavior,
Who is John Watson? - ✔✔(1878 -1958) Behaviorism, he wanted a radical change to
abandon the study of consciousness enjoy the power of verifiability!
Define Behaviorism - ✔✔theoretical orientation based on the premise that scientific
psychology should study only observable behavior, what can you see/ touch??
response or activity by an organism.
Nature Vs. Nurture - ✔✔Nature: behavior is determined by genetic inheritance
Nurture: behavior is determined by environment and experience.
Who is B.F. Skinner - ✔✔(1904 - 1990) operant conditioning - positive/negative
outcomes, how is behavior repeated?? environmental factors mold behavior an external
stimuli, free will is and illusion.
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