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What is psychology?
What is psychology?
Scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
What does overt behavior include?
What does overt behavior include?
What is covert behavior known as?
What is covert behavior known as?
What are the main goals in psychology?
What are the main goals in psychology?
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Match the following schools of psychology with their focus:
Match the following schools of psychology with their focus:
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Structuralism is still widely practiced in psychology today.
Structuralism is still widely practiced in psychology today.
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Who is considered the founder of Functionalism?
Who is considered the founder of Functionalism?
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Freud proposed that there is an ________ mind into which we push, or repress, threatening urges and desires.
Freud proposed that there is an ________ mind into which we push, or repress, threatening urges and desires.
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What did Freud believe causes nervous disorders?
What did Freud believe causes nervous disorders?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology derives from Greek, meaning "study of the mind, spirit, and behavior."
- It is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, including both overt (observable) and covert (internal) actions.
Goals in Psychology
- Description: Observing behavior to understand what is happening.
- Explanation: Explaining why behavior occurs through theories that unify various observations.
- Prediction: Anticipating future occurrences of behaviors.
- Control: Modifying behavior from undesirable to desirable outcomes.
Psychology as a Science
- Emphasizes the need for unbiased observations and careful measurements.
Schools of Psychology
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Structuralism: Founded by Wilhelm Wundt in 1879, focused on the structure of the mind and basic elements of consciousness.
- Margaret Washburn was a prominent student and the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in psychology.
- Structuralism faded in the early 1900s.
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Functionalism: Proposed by William James, examining how the mind adapts to allow individuals to live, work, and interact.
- Focuses on the functions of mental processes as they relate to behavior.
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Gestalt Psychology: Emphasizes that the whole of perception is greater than the sum of its parts, highlighting the meaningful organization of experiences.
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Psychoanalytic Psychology: Developed from Sigmund Freud's work, centering on the unconscious mind which contains repressed urges and desires.
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Behaviorism: Focuses on the study of observable behavior and dismisses thoughts and feelings as subjects of study.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of psychology introduced in Psych 111. It explores the goals and scientific study of behavior and the mind. Ideal for students beginning their journey into understanding psychological principles and methods.
