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What is Unit 1?
AP Psych Units 1-10 Flashcards.
What is behaviorism?
Who is the father of psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt.
What did Wilhelm Wundt's experiment focus on?
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Who was Edward Titchener?
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What is structuralism?
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What did William James develop?
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Who was Mary Calkins?
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Who is Margaret Floy Washburn?
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What is the Psychology Definition Shift?
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Who are Watson and Skinner?
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What is the focus of behaviorism?
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Who founded psychoanalysis?
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What do Maslow and Rogers emphasize?
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What does humanism emphasize?
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What are the biopsychosocial levels of analysis?
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What is applied psychology?
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What does functionalism study?
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What does humanistic psychology emphasize?
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What is cognitive neuroscience?
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What is psychology?
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What is the nature-nurture issue?
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What is natural selection?
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What are the levels of analysis?
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What is the biopsychosocial approach?
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What does the neuroscience perspective examine?
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What does the evolutionary perspective focus on?
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What is the behavior genetics perspective?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology is defined as the science of behavior and mental processes, evolving through various perspectives over the decades.
Early Foundations
- Wilhelm Wundt is known as the father of psychology, establishing it as a science through formal methods like observations and experiments.
- Edward Titchener, a student of Wundt, developed structuralism focused on understanding the basic units of experience via introspection.
Key Concepts
- Behaviorism posits that psychology should focus solely on observable behavior rather than internal mental states; Watson and Skinner are prominent figures in this field.
- Functionalism, developed by William James, emphasizes the purpose of behavior and how it aids in adaptation to the environment.
Significant Figures
- Mary Calkins was the first female president of the APA, receiving mentorship from William James despite being denied a PhD.
- Margaret Floy Washburn served as the second female president of the APA and authored "The Animal Mind," aligning with Darwinistic ideas.
Evolution of Psychology
- The early 1900s focused on Wundt and Titchener's scientific approach, transitioning to behaviorism in the 1920s, and later evolving to include cognitive psychology and neuroscience by the 1960s.
- Current psychology integrates behavior with mental processes, reflecting a multifaceted understanding of human experience.
Important Perspectives
- Humanistic psychology, led by figures like Maslow and Rogers, highlights the importance of feelings, personal growth, and free will.
- Neuropsychological perspectives investigate how brain activity correlates with cognitive functions, including perception and memory.
Research and Application
- Psychological research can be categorically divided into basic research (conducted in academic settings) and applied psychology, which involves direct interaction with individuals and patients.
- The biopsychosocial model integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors for comprehensive analysis.
Nature vs. Nurture Debate
- The nature-nurture issue centers on the influence of genetics versus environment on traits and behaviors, a fundamental question in psychology.
- Natural selection underscores the inherited traits that enhance reproductive success and survival as critical to evolution.
Levels of Analysis
- Psychology employs multiple levels of analysis: biological, psychological, and social-cultural, to explore complex phenomena.
- The biopsychosocial approach combines these levels, fostering a holistic view of human behavior.
Specialized Perspectives
- The neuroscience perspective focuses on the connections between body, brain, and emotional experiences.
- The evolutionary perspective examines how natural selection shapes behavioral traits, while behavior genetics looks at heredity's role in individual differences.
Psychodynamic Perspective
- The psychodynamic perspective, grounded in Freudian theory, explores how unconscious drives and childhood experiences influence behavior.
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of AP Psychology with these flashcards covering Units 1 to 10. Each card provides essential terms, definitions, and insights into the foundational theories of psychology. Perfect for exam preparation and review.