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What does the term psychology derive from?
What does the term psychology derive from?
Psyche (means the soul or mind) and logos (means word)
Who were the founders of psychology as a science in the 19th century?
Who were the founders of psychology as a science in the 19th century?
Wilhelm Wundt and William James
Which school of thought did Wilhelm Wundt establish?
Which school of thought did Wilhelm Wundt establish?
William James believed psychology should focus on the structure of the mind.
William James believed psychology should focus on the structure of the mind.
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What methodology did Wundt use for studying consciousness?
What methodology did Wundt use for studying consciousness?
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What does adaptation mean in the context of psychology according to William James?
What does adaptation mean in the context of psychology according to William James?
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What is the main focus of Industrial/Organizational Psychology?
What is the main focus of Industrial/Organizational Psychology?
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Match the following psychological fields with their descriptions:
Match the following psychological fields with their descriptions:
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What was the goal of psychology according to Wundt?
What was the goal of psychology according to Wundt?
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What theory influenced William James' perspective on psychology?
What theory influenced William James' perspective on psychology?
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Study Notes
History of Psychology
- Interest in behavior and the mind dates back to ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and India.
- Psychology as a distinct discipline developed in the mid-1800s, emerging from philosophy in German and American labs.
- It's a relatively young science with experimental roots in the 19th century.
Definition of Psychology
- The term "psychology" comes from Greek roots: "psyche" (soul or mind) and "logos" (word).
- Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
- It aims to understand how and why organisms behave as they do.
- Areas of study include humans and animals, heredity and environment, conscious and unconscious processes, normal and abnormal behavior, lifespan development, theoretical and applied aspects.
Early Development of Psychology
- Wilhelm Wundt and William James are considered founders of psychology as a science and academic discipline in the 19th century.
- Wundt, the first person called a psychologist, focused on the scientific study of conscious experience and aimed to identify its components.
- He used introspection, examining conscious experience objectively.
Early Schools of Thought: Structuralism and Functionalism
- Wundt's approach, using introspection under specific experimental conditions, aimed to understand the structure of the mind (structuralism).
- Wundt's method proved subjective, with limited agreement among individuals.
- William James, influenced by Darwin's theory of evolution/natural selection, focused on the function of behavior (functionalism).
- Functionalism explored how mental activities helped organisms adapt to their environment.
Early Schools of Psychology: Continued Relevance
- Early schools of thought continue to influence contemporary psychology, shaping research approaches.
- Multiple approaches are acknowledged in studying human behavior.
Five Psychological Domains
- There's no single correct way to study human thought and behavior.
- Diverse schools of thought contribute to present understanding.
Careers in Psychology: Service Providers to Individuals
- Clinical psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating psychological problems.
- Psychiatry is a medical field addressing emotional disturbances.
- Other mental health professionals include psychoanalysts, clinical social workers, counseling psychologists, and forensic psychologists.
Careers in Psychology: Service Providers to Organizations
- Industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology studies people in the workplace.
- Human factors specialists (ergonomists) improve machinery usability and safety.
- Military psychologists provide clinical and counseling services to military personnel.
- School psychologists focus on students' psychological well-being.
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Explore the origins and evolution of psychology from ancient times to modern day. This quiz covers key figures like Wilhelm Wundt and William James, and the fundamentals of psychological science, including its definition and areas of study. Test your knowledge on how psychology developed into its own discipline.
