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Definition
1) equating behaviourism with the formulations of Watson and
Skinner and ignoring others who stressed mental events and goal
directed behaviour
2) its important to understand simple things first before complex
ones
3) overly positive description of humans
4) minimizing or ignoring the contributions of
5) behaviourism/psychoanalysis
suggesting unscientific methods of inquiry
,6) more in common with philosophy and religion than psychology
7) used to nebulous of a definition
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What are the 7 commonly
What were the 2 types of
cited criticisms of humanistic
behaviourism?
psychology?
how did the Vienna Circle develop What are the 5 Gestalt principles of
logical positivism? organization?
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Term
Briefly describe the life and work of George Kelly (1905-1967)?
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Emphasized that it is always possible to construe one's self and the world in
a variety of ways. For Kelly, psychological problems are essentially
perceptual problems; whether or not a person has a psychological
problem is mainly a matter of how that person views things
Worked with Wertheimer on his early perception experiments. Koffka is
considered a cofounder of the school of Gestalt psychology. Influenced by
Wertheimer, Kohler and Gibson. In 1922, published article "Perception: An Intro to
Gestalt-theory" which misled Americans to believe Gestalt focused on
perception despite their wide interest. Also wrote books on Child psychology
, (Growth of the Mind) and Principle of Gestalt Psychology, a more complete
presentation
He pointed out that eyewitness testimony could be unreliable because sensory
impressions could be illusory, suggestion and stress could affect perception, and
memory is not always accurate. He also urged that psychological methods
replace the brutal interrogation of criminals because interrogation can lead to
false confessions. He published a book, On The Witness Stand (1908).
A psychoanalyst best known for his stage theory of life span development and
his psychological biographies; ego developed strength as it progresses through
the 8 psychosocial stages of development. Qualified by Anna Freud. Erikson
reshaped developmental psychology and helped popularize gerontology
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Term
Briefly describe the life and work of Dorothea Lynde Dix (1802-
1887)?
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Psychologist who was instrumental in bringing European existential philosophy
and psychology to the United States through books he edited, Existence: A New
Dimension in Psychiatry and Psychology (with Angel & Ellenberger, 1958) and
Existential Psychology (1961)
An early functionalistic psychologist at the University of Chicago who developed
the concept of an adaptive act (motive stimulates a behaviour, environmental
setting affects it, and the response satisfies a motive)
, Caused several states (and foreign countries) to reform their facilities for
treating mental illness by making them more available to those needing
them and more humane in their treatment.
Marks the transition between the schools of functionalism and behaviorism.
Thorndike concluded from his objective animal research that learning occurs
gradually, occurs independent of consciousness, and is the same for all
mammals. His final theory of learning was that practice alone has no effect on an
association (neural bond) and that positive consequences strengthen an
association but negative consequences do not weaken it.
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Term
Briefly describe the life and work of William James (1842-1910)?
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Was instrumental in the founding of functionalistic psychology. James
emphasized the function of both consciousness and behavior. For him the
only valid criterion for evaluating a theory, thought, or act is whether it
works. In keeping with his pragmatism, he claimed that psychology needs
to employ both scientific and nonscientific procedures. Similarly, on the
individual level, sometimes one must believe in free will and at other times
in determinism.
Worked with Wertheimer on his early perception experiments. Koffka is
considered a cofounder of the school of Gestalt psychology. Influenced by
Wertheimer, Kohler and Gibson. In 1922, published article "Perception: An Intro to
Gestalt-theory" which misled Americans to believe Gestalt focused on
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CORRECT!!
1 of 334
Definition
1) equating behaviourism with the formulations of Watson and
Skinner and ignoring others who stressed mental events and goal
directed behaviour
2) its important to understand simple things first before complex
ones
3) overly positive description of humans
4) minimizing or ignoring the contributions of
5) behaviourism/psychoanalysis
suggesting unscientific methods of inquiry
,6) more in common with philosophy and religion than psychology
7) used to nebulous of a definition
Give this one a try later!
What are the 7 commonly
What were the 2 types of
cited criticisms of humanistic
behaviourism?
psychology?
how did the Vienna Circle develop What are the 5 Gestalt principles of
logical positivism? organization?
Don't know?
2 of 334
Term
Briefly describe the life and work of George Kelly (1905-1967)?
Give this one a try later!
Emphasized that it is always possible to construe one's self and the world in
a variety of ways. For Kelly, psychological problems are essentially
perceptual problems; whether or not a person has a psychological
problem is mainly a matter of how that person views things
Worked with Wertheimer on his early perception experiments. Koffka is
considered a cofounder of the school of Gestalt psychology. Influenced by
Wertheimer, Kohler and Gibson. In 1922, published article "Perception: An Intro to
Gestalt-theory" which misled Americans to believe Gestalt focused on
perception despite their wide interest. Also wrote books on Child psychology
, (Growth of the Mind) and Principle of Gestalt Psychology, a more complete
presentation
He pointed out that eyewitness testimony could be unreliable because sensory
impressions could be illusory, suggestion and stress could affect perception, and
memory is not always accurate. He also urged that psychological methods
replace the brutal interrogation of criminals because interrogation can lead to
false confessions. He published a book, On The Witness Stand (1908).
A psychoanalyst best known for his stage theory of life span development and
his psychological biographies; ego developed strength as it progresses through
the 8 psychosocial stages of development. Qualified by Anna Freud. Erikson
reshaped developmental psychology and helped popularize gerontology
Don't know?
3 of 334
Term
Briefly describe the life and work of Dorothea Lynde Dix (1802-
1887)?
Give this one a try later!
Psychologist who was instrumental in bringing European existential philosophy
and psychology to the United States through books he edited, Existence: A New
Dimension in Psychiatry and Psychology (with Angel & Ellenberger, 1958) and
Existential Psychology (1961)
An early functionalistic psychologist at the University of Chicago who developed
the concept of an adaptive act (motive stimulates a behaviour, environmental
setting affects it, and the response satisfies a motive)
, Caused several states (and foreign countries) to reform their facilities for
treating mental illness by making them more available to those needing
them and more humane in their treatment.
Marks the transition between the schools of functionalism and behaviorism.
Thorndike concluded from his objective animal research that learning occurs
gradually, occurs independent of consciousness, and is the same for all
mammals. His final theory of learning was that practice alone has no effect on an
association (neural bond) and that positive consequences strengthen an
association but negative consequences do not weaken it.
Don't know?
4 of 334
Term
Briefly describe the life and work of William James (1842-1910)?
Give this one a try later!
Was instrumental in the founding of functionalistic psychology. James
emphasized the function of both consciousness and behavior. For him the
only valid criterion for evaluating a theory, thought, or act is whether it
works. In keeping with his pragmatism, he claimed that psychology needs
to employ both scientific and nonscientific procedures. Similarly, on the
individual level, sometimes one must believe in free will and at other times
in determinism.
Worked with Wertheimer on his early perception experiments. Koffka is
considered a cofounder of the school of Gestalt psychology. Influenced by
Wertheimer, Kohler and Gibson. In 1922, published article "Perception: An Intro to
Gestalt-theory" which misled Americans to believe Gestalt focused on
