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Who is considered the founder of psychology in the US?
Who is considered the founder of psychology in the US?
- William James (correct)
- Alfred Binet
- Ernest Webner
- Gustav Fechner
What is Alfred Binet known for in the field of psychology?
What is Alfred Binet known for in the field of psychology?
- Developing cognitive psychology
- Founding psychophysics
- Founding psychometrics (correct)
- Establishing psychology in the US
Who is associated with the discipline of psychophysics?
Who is associated with the discipline of psychophysics?
- Gustav Fechner (correct)
- William James
- Alfred Binet
- Ernest Webner
What is a notable characteristic of William James' work?
What is a notable characteristic of William James' work?
What is a common thread among the individuals mentioned?
What is a common thread among the individuals mentioned?
What was the significance of Ulric Neisser's 1967 publication?
What was the significance of Ulric Neisser's 1967 publication?
What did Ulric Neisser propose could be measured and analyzed in his 1967 publication?
What did Ulric Neisser propose could be measured and analyzed in his 1967 publication?
What field of study did Ulric Neisser's 1967 publication contribute to?
What field of study did Ulric Neisser's 1967 publication contribute to?
What was the title of Ulric Neisser's influential 1967 publication?
What was the title of Ulric Neisser's influential 1967 publication?
What year did Ulric Neisser publish his influential book on cognitive psychology?
What year did Ulric Neisser publish his influential book on cognitive psychology?
What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?
What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?
What is the key difference between behaviorism and cognitivism?
What is the key difference between behaviorism and cognitivism?
Which of the following is a key area of study in cognitive psychology?
Which of the following is a key area of study in cognitive psychology?
What is the primary goal of cognitive psychology?
What is the primary goal of cognitive psychology?
Who is credited with laying the foundation for cognitive psychology?
Who is credited with laying the foundation for cognitive psychology?
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Study Notes
Important Figures in Psychology
- William James (1842-1910) is considered the founder of psychology in the US, and his work remains relevant today.
- Ernest Webner (1878-1795) contributed to the field of psychophysics.
- Alfred Binet (1857-1911) is known as the founder of psychometrics.
Emergence of Cognitive Psychology
- Ulric Neisser's 1967 publication "Cognitive Psychology" marked a significant milestone in the field.
- Neisser proposed that mental processes could be measured and analyzed.
- Cognitive psychology emerged as a distinct field, differing from behaviorism.
Definition and Key Concepts
- Cognition refers to the mental processes of an individual.
- Cognitive psychology is the study of these mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving.
- Approaches in cognitive psychology include the study of mental representations, computational models, and neural networks.
Key Distinctions
- Cognitivism focuses on the study of mental processes, whereas behaviorism emphasizes observable behaviors.
- The key difference between behaviorism and cognitivism lies in their approaches to understanding human behavior and mental processes.
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