Instructor Manual: Weiten, Gurung, Psychology: Themes and Variations, 12e, 2027, 9798214158136; Chapter 1: The Evolution of Psychology
Instructor Manual
Weiten, Gurung, Psychology: Themes and Variations, 12e, 2027, 9798214158136;
Chapter 1: The Evolution of Psychology
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter......................................................................2
Themes Highlighted in the Chapter.............................................................................2
Chapter Objectives........................................................................................................3
Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments.................................................4
Key Terms.....................................................................................................................5
What’s New in This Chapter........................................................................................6
Chapter Outline.............................................................................................................7
Additional Discussion Questions..................................................................................8
Additional Activities and Assignments.........................................................................9
Additional Resources..................................................................................................15
External Videos or Playlist......................................................................................................................15
Internet Resources....................................................................................................................................16
Primary Sources....................................................................................................................................... 17
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PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
The purpose of this first chapter is to provide a brief overview of the history of psychological science. We
discuss Psychology’s early history and major figures, as well as the field’s modern history. We also
review more contemporary perspectives related to psychological science and the major themes that unite
the discipline. The chapter includes both personal and critical-thinking applications.
THEMES HIGHLIGHTED IN THE CHAPTER
Theme 1: Psychology is empirical. Through the readings, class participation, and activities,
students will learn about the necessity for acquiring knowledge through systematic observation rather
than intuition, common sense, or speculation.
Theme 2: Psychology is theoretically diverse. In many instances, psychology does not provide
black-and-white answers. Warn your students that approaching psychology in that manner may blind
them to potential solutions. Understanding the concept of theoretical diversity paves the way for
comprehension of other difficult concepts.
Theme 3: Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. Psychology has changed, is
changing, and will inevitably keep changing. Contextualizing psychology as an evolving science that is
responsive to history and societal changes is important for students to track the field’s development. It is
also important for them to understand that psychology is not in its "final form”—it is still changing!
Theme 4: Psychology is practical. Psychology can be applied to change our lives. In this chapter,
students will see how psychology has grown into a field that can help improve our lives in myriad ways.
Theme 5: Behavior is determined by multiple causes. Students often enter introductory
psychology wondering about the “cause” of behavior. Exploring the multiple causes of behavior can help
students begin to see that multiple variables often facilitate even some of the most mundane behaviors.
This is a great idea for students to continue to think over as they prepare for Chapter 2.
Theme 6: Our behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. This theme recognizes that the
typical coverage of psychology is quite ethnocentric. As a discipline, psychology is attempting to correct
its “sins of omission” and address a wide range of diversity topics. The inclusion of this theme will help
you address some of those diversity topics throughout the course.
Theme 7: Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. Theme 7 is simply a
specific extension of Theme 5. If you have convinced your students to accept the notion of multiple
causation, it should not be too difficult to convince them that their heredity and their environment are two
sources of influence.
Theme 8: People’s experience of the world is highly subjective. This vital theme stresses
that everyone experiences the world and events differently. Only when one can entertain the reality of
multiple perspectives and experiences can one appreciate the research approaches highlighted in Chapter
2 and referred to throughout the introductory course.
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CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
01.01 Summarize Wundt’s contributions to psychology, and describe the chief tenets of structuralism
and functionalism.
01.02 Articulate Freud’s principal ideas and why they inspired controversy.
01.03 Trace the development of behaviorism, and assess Watson’s impact on the evolution of
psychology.
01.04 Summarize Skinner’s key insights, and explain the emergence of humanism and its underlying
philosophy.
01.05 Discuss how historical events contributed to the emergence of psychology as a profession.
01.06 Describe two trends emerging in the 1950s–1960s that represented a return to psychology’s
intellectual roots.
01.07 Explain why Western psychology has shown an increased interest in cultural variables in recent
decades.
01.08 Discuss the emergence and basic ideas of evolutionary psychology and positive psychology.
01.09 Discuss the growth of psychology, and identify the most common work settings for
contemporary psychologists.
01.10 List and describe the major research areas and professional specialties in psychology.
01.11 Understand the text’s three unifying themes relating to psychology as a field of study.
01.12 Understand the text’s four unifying themes relating to psychology’s subject matter.
01.13 Discuss some strategies for promoting adequate study, improving reading comprehension, and
getting more out of lectures.
01.14 Explain the nature of critical thinking, and evaluate evolutionary explanations for gender
differences in spatial abilities.
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COMPLETE LIST OF CHAPTER ACTIVITIES AND
ASSESSMENTS
The following table organizes activities and assessments by objective so that you can see how all this
content relates to objectives and make decisions about which content you would like to emphasize in your
class based on your objectives. For additional guidance, refer to the Teaching Online Guide.
Chapter Source (i.e., PPT slide,
Objective Activity/Assessment Workbook) Duration
Icebreaker PPT 10 minutes
01.01 Knowledge Check 1 PPT 2 minutes
01.05 Discussion Activity 1 PPT 5 minutes
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01.10 Poll PPT 2 minutes
01.10 Knowledge Check 2 PPT 2 minutes
01.13 Discussion Activity 2 PPT 5 minutes
01.14 Discussion Activity 3 PPT 5 minutes
01.01–01.14 Self-assessment MindTap 5 minutes
Why Does Psychology As a MindTap 5–7 minutes
Science Matter to Me?
Lesson: Psychology’s Early MindTap 5–15 minutes
Pioneers
Lesson: Psychology’s Modern MindTap 5–15 minutes
History
Lesson: Understanding MindTap 5–15 minutes
Research Specialties
Lesson: Overview of Text MindTap 5–15 minutes
Themes
Chapter 01 Mastery Training MindTap 5–15 minutes
Chapter 01 Review MindTap 10–20 minutes
Chapter 01 Test Prep MindTap 5–10 minutes
Real-World Application: Is MindTap 10–15 minutes
Freud Relevant?
Research Application: MindTap 10–15 minutes
Psychology Myths
Chapter 01 Quiz MindTap 20 minutes
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Instructor Manual
Weiten, Gurung, Psychology: Themes and Variations, 12e, 2027, 9798214158136;
Chapter 1: The Evolution of Psychology
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter......................................................................2
Themes Highlighted in the Chapter.............................................................................2
Chapter Objectives........................................................................................................3
Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments.................................................4
Key Terms.....................................................................................................................5
What’s New in This Chapter........................................................................................6
Chapter Outline.............................................................................................................7
Additional Discussion Questions..................................................................................8
Additional Activities and Assignments.........................................................................9
Additional Resources..................................................................................................15
External Videos or Playlist......................................................................................................................15
Internet Resources....................................................................................................................................16
Primary Sources....................................................................................................................................... 17
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, Instructor Manual: Weiten, Gurung, Psychology: Themes and Variations, 12e, 2027, 9798214158136; Chapter 1: The Evolution of Psychology
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
The purpose of this first chapter is to provide a brief overview of the history of psychological science. We
discuss Psychology’s early history and major figures, as well as the field’s modern history. We also
review more contemporary perspectives related to psychological science and the major themes that unite
the discipline. The chapter includes both personal and critical-thinking applications.
THEMES HIGHLIGHTED IN THE CHAPTER
Theme 1: Psychology is empirical. Through the readings, class participation, and activities,
students will learn about the necessity for acquiring knowledge through systematic observation rather
than intuition, common sense, or speculation.
Theme 2: Psychology is theoretically diverse. In many instances, psychology does not provide
black-and-white answers. Warn your students that approaching psychology in that manner may blind
them to potential solutions. Understanding the concept of theoretical diversity paves the way for
comprehension of other difficult concepts.
Theme 3: Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. Psychology has changed, is
changing, and will inevitably keep changing. Contextualizing psychology as an evolving science that is
responsive to history and societal changes is important for students to track the field’s development. It is
also important for them to understand that psychology is not in its "final form”—it is still changing!
Theme 4: Psychology is practical. Psychology can be applied to change our lives. In this chapter,
students will see how psychology has grown into a field that can help improve our lives in myriad ways.
Theme 5: Behavior is determined by multiple causes. Students often enter introductory
psychology wondering about the “cause” of behavior. Exploring the multiple causes of behavior can help
students begin to see that multiple variables often facilitate even some of the most mundane behaviors.
This is a great idea for students to continue to think over as they prepare for Chapter 2.
Theme 6: Our behavior is shaped by cultural heritage. This theme recognizes that the
typical coverage of psychology is quite ethnocentric. As a discipline, psychology is attempting to correct
its “sins of omission” and address a wide range of diversity topics. The inclusion of this theme will help
you address some of those diversity topics throughout the course.
Theme 7: Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. Theme 7 is simply a
specific extension of Theme 5. If you have convinced your students to accept the notion of multiple
causation, it should not be too difficult to convince them that their heredity and their environment are two
sources of influence.
Theme 8: People’s experience of the world is highly subjective. This vital theme stresses
that everyone experiences the world and events differently. Only when one can entertain the reality of
multiple perspectives and experiences can one appreciate the research approaches highlighted in Chapter
2 and referred to throughout the introductory course.
[return to top]
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, Instructor Manual: Weiten, Gurung, Psychology: Themes and Variations, 12e, 2027, 9798214158136; Chapter 1: The Evolution of Psychology
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
01.01 Summarize Wundt’s contributions to psychology, and describe the chief tenets of structuralism
and functionalism.
01.02 Articulate Freud’s principal ideas and why they inspired controversy.
01.03 Trace the development of behaviorism, and assess Watson’s impact on the evolution of
psychology.
01.04 Summarize Skinner’s key insights, and explain the emergence of humanism and its underlying
philosophy.
01.05 Discuss how historical events contributed to the emergence of psychology as a profession.
01.06 Describe two trends emerging in the 1950s–1960s that represented a return to psychology’s
intellectual roots.
01.07 Explain why Western psychology has shown an increased interest in cultural variables in recent
decades.
01.08 Discuss the emergence and basic ideas of evolutionary psychology and positive psychology.
01.09 Discuss the growth of psychology, and identify the most common work settings for
contemporary psychologists.
01.10 List and describe the major research areas and professional specialties in psychology.
01.11 Understand the text’s three unifying themes relating to psychology as a field of study.
01.12 Understand the text’s four unifying themes relating to psychology’s subject matter.
01.13 Discuss some strategies for promoting adequate study, improving reading comprehension, and
getting more out of lectures.
01.14 Explain the nature of critical thinking, and evaluate evolutionary explanations for gender
differences in spatial abilities.
[return to top]
COMPLETE LIST OF CHAPTER ACTIVITIES AND
ASSESSMENTS
The following table organizes activities and assessments by objective so that you can see how all this
content relates to objectives and make decisions about which content you would like to emphasize in your
class based on your objectives. For additional guidance, refer to the Teaching Online Guide.
Chapter Source (i.e., PPT slide,
Objective Activity/Assessment Workbook) Duration
Icebreaker PPT 10 minutes
01.01 Knowledge Check 1 PPT 2 minutes
01.05 Discussion Activity 1 PPT 5 minutes
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01.10 Poll PPT 2 minutes
01.10 Knowledge Check 2 PPT 2 minutes
01.13 Discussion Activity 2 PPT 5 minutes
01.14 Discussion Activity 3 PPT 5 minutes
01.01–01.14 Self-assessment MindTap 5 minutes
Why Does Psychology As a MindTap 5–7 minutes
Science Matter to Me?
Lesson: Psychology’s Early MindTap 5–15 minutes
Pioneers
Lesson: Psychology’s Modern MindTap 5–15 minutes
History
Lesson: Understanding MindTap 5–15 minutes
Research Specialties
Lesson: Overview of Text MindTap 5–15 minutes
Themes
Chapter 01 Mastery Training MindTap 5–15 minutes
Chapter 01 Review MindTap 10–20 minutes
Chapter 01 Test Prep MindTap 5–10 minutes
Real-World Application: Is MindTap 10–15 minutes
Freud Relevant?
Research Application: MindTap 10–15 minutes
Psychology Myths
Chapter 01 Quiz MindTap 20 minutes
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