Questions and Answers
What is critical thinking?
the active application of a set of skills to information for the understanding and evaluation that information
Psychology refers to what?
scientific study of the mind and behavior
When was psychology considered an academic discipline?
19th century
Who was the first person to be a psychologist?
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Psychoanalytic theory focuses on ________ and early childhood experiences.
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According to William James, the purpose of psychology was to _____
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Behaviorists study what?
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_______ is a perspective in psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is in all humans.
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What is Abraham Maslow best known for?
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Who was the first African American to receive a PhD in psychology in the U.S.?
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Pot can cure glaucoma she heard from a friend and thinks it should be legal in 50 states. So she researches where her friend got the info.
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G- Structuralism to examine his own concise experiences - he is engaged in this.
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Doctor - has a student that addresses her as mom so she applies ____ in relation to this.
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Unconditional comp. client centered therapy
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Cognitive revolution created an emphasis on better understanding what?
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Hiding the toy behind the curtain
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Personality-- what is that called (picture in the book)
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How a person will behave at any time is referred to as what?
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When studying personality traits, someone who is hardworking, dependable, etc. will score high on what?
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Which theorist had the most influence with clinicians seeking psychotherapy?
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Which kind of psychologist would be called for witness prep and jury choosing?
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Psychological perspectives in order:
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Freud says all the following can get you to the unconscious mind:
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Milgram's conclusion on obedience research.
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Study Notes
Critical Thinking
- Defined as the active application of skills for understanding and evaluating information.
Psychology
- Scientific study of the mind and behavior.
- Recognized as an academic discipline in the 19th century.
Pioneers of Psychology
- Wilhelm Wundt: First psychologist.
- Francis Sumner: First African American to receive a PhD in psychology in the U.S.
Theoretical Perspectives
- Psychoanalytic Theory: Emphasizes the unconscious and early childhood experiences.
- William James: Advocated for studying the function of behavior.
- Behaviorism: Focuses on interactions with the environment.
- Humanism: Stresses the inherent potential for goodness in all humans.
- Abraham Maslow: Known for prioritizing basic human needs.
Techniques and Concepts
- Client-centered therapy: Uses unconditional positive regard.
- Cognitive Revolution: Aims to better understand mental processes underlying behavior.
- Dream analysis and free association: Techniques suggested by Freud to access the unconscious mind.
Personality and Behavior
- Five-Factor Model: Describes personality traits including conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness, and extraversion.
- Social Psychology: Examines how individuals behave in various situations.
Practical Applications
- Forensic Psychologist: Specializes in areas like witness preparation and jury selection.
- Influence of Carl Rogers: Significant impact on psychotherapy practices.
Historical Context
- Various psychological perspectives evolved in a specific order: Structuralism, Functionalism, Psychoanalytic, Gestalt Psychology, Behaviorism, Humanism, Cognitive Revolution, and Multicultural Psychology.
Research Findings
- Milgram's obedience research examined the extent to which individuals comply with authority figures, revealing important insights into human behavior.
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