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What did James assume about the development of thinking?
What did James assume about the development of thinking?
- It is unrelated to survival needs.
- It evolved independently from other senses.
- It was purely a random occurrence.
- It emerged due to its adaptive nature. (correct)
What was a significant contribution of Functionalism to psychology?
What was a significant contribution of Functionalism to psychology?
- It allowed for research involving a broader range of subjects. (correct)
- It emphasized the importance of the structure of the mind.
- It focused solely on behavior without considering thoughts.
- It dismissed the idea of emotions in psychological research.
What limitation is associated with the conclusions drawn from Functionalism?
What limitation is associated with the conclusions drawn from Functionalism?
- They are sometimes difficult to test scientifically. (correct)
- They can be easily replicated in laboratory settings.
- They rely heavily on subjective experiences without evidence.
- They are always applicable across cultures.
What is the core concept of determinism in psychology?
What is the core concept of determinism in psychology?
How did Functionalism contribute to the emergence of Evolutionary Psychology?
How did Functionalism contribute to the emergence of Evolutionary Psychology?
What is the primary reason for studying the history of psychology?
What is the primary reason for studying the history of psychology?
From which two fields did psychology primarily evolve?
From which two fields did psychology primarily evolve?
What does the Greek word 'psyche' mean?
What does the Greek word 'psyche' mean?
Which statement best describes the development of schools of thought in psychology?
Which statement best describes the development of schools of thought in psychology?
What did early Greek thinkers contribute to the field of psychology?
What did early Greek thinkers contribute to the field of psychology?
What is one outcome of understanding the history of psychology?
What is one outcome of understanding the history of psychology?
Which of the following describes the major theories within psychology today?
Which of the following describes the major theories within psychology today?
Which term best describes the nature of psychology according to its historical evolution?
Which term best describes the nature of psychology according to its historical evolution?
What was the primary interest of Functionalism in psychology?
What was the primary interest of Functionalism in psychology?
Who is considered a key figure in the development of Functionalism?
Who is considered a key figure in the development of Functionalism?
Which concept significantly influenced Functionalism?
Which concept significantly influenced Functionalism?
Functionalists emphasized the importance of which aspect in their psychological study?
Functionalists emphasized the importance of which aspect in their psychological study?
What did Functionalists aim to achieve by applying psychology to various fields?
What did Functionalists aim to achieve by applying psychology to various fields?
How do Functionalists view the role of behavior in satisfying needs?
How do Functionalists view the role of behavior in satisfying needs?
What limitation is associated with the subjective nature of functionalist research?
What limitation is associated with the subjective nature of functionalist research?
What was one of the focuses of functionalist research beyond studying adults?
What was one of the focuses of functionalist research beyond studying adults?
What concept emphasizes that our behavior is influenced by unconscious thought processes and emotional responses to past experiences?
What concept emphasizes that our behavior is influenced by unconscious thought processes and emotional responses to past experiences?
What term describes the idea that our behavior is motivated by unconscious forces and conflicts over which we have limited control?
What term describes the idea that our behavior is motivated by unconscious forces and conflicts over which we have limited control?
Who is regarded as the founder of Psychoanalysis?
Who is regarded as the founder of Psychoanalysis?
What did Freud believe influenced the development of adult personality and behavior?
What did Freud believe influenced the development of adult personality and behavior?
What was Freud's primary focus in treating patients diagnosed with hysteria?
What was Freud's primary focus in treating patients diagnosed with hysteria?
What is the main premise of free will according to the content?
What is the main premise of free will according to the content?
What educational background did Freud have before developing his theories?
What educational background did Freud have before developing his theories?
Which of the following best describes the basis of free will in psychology?
Which of the following best describes the basis of free will in psychology?
What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?
What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?
How did the cognitive approach evolve in the 1950s?
How did the cognitive approach evolve in the 1950s?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a model of memory in cognitive psychology?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a model of memory in cognitive psychology?
What is a limitation of cognitive psychology as noted in the content?
What is a limitation of cognitive psychology as noted in the content?
In what context are many studies of cognitive psychology typically conducted?
In what context are many studies of cognitive psychology typically conducted?
Which application of cognitive psychology is highlighted in the content?
Which application of cognitive psychology is highlighted in the content?
What do cognitive psychologists seek to explain?
What do cognitive psychologists seek to explain?
Why is the cognitive approach considered scientifically valuable?
Why is the cognitive approach considered scientifically valuable?
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Study Notes
History of Psychology
- Psychology evolved from philosophy and biology/physiology.
- The word "psychology" is derived from the Greek word "psyche" meaning "soul" or "mind".
- Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior.
- There are different schools of thought in psychology which represent major theories.
Dominant Schools of Thought
- Functionalism focused on how the mind works to adapt to the environment.
- The main focus of Functionalism was how behavior helps meet needs.
- Functionalism was influenced by Darwin's Theory of Evolution - mental processes and behavior helped ancestors survive and reproduce.
- William James (1842-1910) was a key figure in Functionalism, he focused on the purpose of thoughts and feelings.
- Functionalism helped to expand psychological research by moving away from the structuralist focus on the structure of the mind.
Determinism vs Free Will
- This is a debate that dates back to the origins of psychology.
- Determinism suggests that our behavior is determined by forces like genetics and past experiences.
- Free will suggests that we are free to make choices from a range of options.
Psychoanalysis
- Psychoanalysis emphasizes the influence of unconscious thought processes and emotional responses to childhood experiences on behavior.
- Psychoanalysts believe our behavior is motivated by inner forces and conflicts beyond our conscious control.
- Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) is considered the father of Psychoanalysis.
- Freud specialized in neurology and treated' nervous' difficulties.
- Freud viewed these difficulties as mental rather than physical.
Cognitive Psychology
- The cognitive approach focuses on mental processes like perception, attention, memory, and decision making.
- Cognitive psychology seeks to explain how we process information and how our thinking influences our behavior.
- It was influenced by the computer revolution, focusing on understanding mental processes in terms of information processing.
- Models of memory focus on input, processing (selection and comparison to existing information), and output of information.
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