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What was Wilhelm Wundt's contribution to Psychology?
He set up the first psychological laboratory and trained subjects in introspection; he described his theory of structuralism.
Define Introspection.
The examination of one's own mind and emotional processes.
Define Structuralism.
The idea that the mind operates by combining subjective emotions and objective sensations.
What was William James' contribution to Psychology?
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Define Functionalism.
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What was Max Wertheimer's contribution to Psychology?
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Define Gestalt Psychology.
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What was Sigmund Freud's contribution to Psychology?
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Define Psychoanalytic Theory.
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What was John Watson's contribution to Psychology?
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Explain the Humanist Perspective.
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Explain the Psychoanalytic Perspective.
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Explain the Biopsychology/Neuroscience Perspective.
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Explain the Evolutionary Perspective.
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Explain the Behavioral Perspective.
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Explain the Cognitive Perspective.
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Explain the Sociocultural Perspective.
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Study Notes
Contributions to Psychology
- Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychological laboratory, emphasizing introspection to study cognitive structures and developed structuralism.
- William James authored "The Principles of Psychology," the first psychology textbook, and introduced the theory of Functionalism.
- Max Wertheimer challenged the reductionist approach by advocating for Gestalt Psychology, focusing on the total experience rather than isolated parts.
- Sigmund Freud introduced psychoanalytic theory, revealing the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior and thought processes.
- John Watson shifted psychology towards observable phenomena, influenced by Pavlov's conditioning experiments, focusing on behaviorism.
Key Psychological Theories
- Introspection involves self-examination of one’s emotional and mental processes.
- Structuralism posits that the mind combines subjective emotions with objective sensations.
- Functionalism emphasizes behavior and mental processes as adaptive responses to environmental challenges.
- Gestalt Psychology examines perception as a holistic experience beyond mere sensory data.
- Psychoanalytic Theory focuses on personality organization and the dynamics of personality development influenced by the unconscious.
Psychological Perspectives
- The Humanist Perspective believes behaviors are chosen and influenced by emotional, physiological, and spiritual needs.
- The Psychoanalytic Perspective asserts that the unconscious mind governs many thoughts and actions.
- Biopsychology/Neuroscience Perspective links human thought and behavior to biological processes.
- The Evolutionary Perspective suggests thoughts and behaviors may enhance survival; for instance, extroverted traits can facilitate social alliances.
- Behavioral Perspective links observable behavior to environmental stimuli and responses.
- Cognitive Perspective focuses on internal mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving.
- Sociocultural Perspective considers the influence of societal and cultural factors on behavior and mental processes.
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Explore the foundational theories and key figures that shaped psychology. This quiz covers contributions from Wundt, James, Wertheimer, Freud, and Watson, highlighting their unique approaches and theories in the field. Test your knowledge of important psychological concepts and developments.