Psychology Quiz: Structuralism and Functionalism
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What is a primary focus of Structuralism in psychology?

  • Breaking down mental processes into basic components (correct)
  • Examining the unconscious mind
  • Analyzing behavior through external stimuli
  • Understanding the societal impact on behavior
  • Which of the following is a limitation associated with professional judgment in psychology?

  • Holistic approach to client evaluation
  • Illusory correlations and confirmation bias (correct)
  • Active engagement with clients
  • Rigorous statistical analysis
  • What aspect does Functionalism emphasize in psychology?

  • The biological underpinnings of behavior
  • The stability and function of mental processes (correct)
  • The historical evolution of psychological theories
  • The unconscious processes influencing thoughts
  • Who is NOT considered a major thinker associated with Structuralism?

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    Which of these represents a self-fulfilling prophecy in psychology?

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    Which of the following correctly distinguishes between naive prediction and statistical prediction?

    <p>Statistical predictions are based on data, whereas naive predictions rely on subjective intuition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological perspective is generally associated with analyzing behavior through internal struggles?

    <p>Psychoanalysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a technique that Structuralists used to study mental processes?

    <p>Introspection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes is NOT part of the 'circuit of the culture' in mass media?

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    What does symbolic interactionism suggest about self-reflection?

    <p>It is influenced by social interactions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which objective of mass media includes creating consumers while masking their commodification?

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    In the context of sociological social psychology, which proposition emphasizes the diversity of human experiences?

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    How is the interpretative process in symbolic interactionism fundamentally defined?

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    Which aspect of mass media's role includes awareness of disinformation?

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    What is the primary critique of mass media in the context of capitalist political systems?

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    Which of the following describes the first principle of symbolic interactionism regarding human experience?

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    What does the principle of meaning suggest about human actions?

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    According to symbolic interactionism, how is meaning generated?

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    What role does language play in the process of meaning-making?

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    How does thought influence an individual's interpretation of symbols?

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    What is suggested by the idea that 'meaning is modified by an interpretative process'?

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    What does the principle of self-reflection imply within personal experience?

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    What is a key component of meaningful interaction as described in the principles?

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    How do human beings create their experience worlds, according to the principles of symbolic interactionism?

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    Which principle of perceptual organization emphasizes the importance of the distance between elements?

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    What role do symbols play in differentiating humans from other organisms?

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    What does K. Lewin's Field Theory emphasize in understanding behavior?

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    Which statement best reflects the influence of social interactions on knowledge construction?

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    What major shift in psychology is associated with the emergence of Cognitive Psychology in the 1950s?

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    What concept explains how previously acquired knowledge influences the understanding of new information?

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    What is a primary limitation of social constructivism?

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    Which statement about the socialization process is accurate?

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    Which of the following describes F. Bartlett's approach to understanding memory?

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    What characterizes the approach of behaviorism according to its historical context?

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    Which cognitive developmental stage comes directly after the Sensorimotor Stage in Piaget's theory?

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    Which principle of the Gestalt framework is about the tendency to perceive unfinished shapes as complete?

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    What is a consequence of engaging in social interactions with respect to knowledge?

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    What aspect of behavior does Lewin's formula Behavior = f(person, environment) imply is crucial?

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    Which concept is central to social constructivism as articulated by L. Vygotsky?

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    What is a key strength of social constructivism?

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    What does the unconscious as a social or collective construct allow social psychologists to recognize?

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    Which concept is emphasized in humanistic psychology?

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    Which aspect distinguishes humanistic psychology from earlier schools of thought?

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    Who are considered major humanist thinkers associated with humanistic psychology?

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    What is the main principle of Gestalt psychology?

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    What does the term 'isomorphism' refer to in Gestalt psychology?

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    Which area of psychology has been influenced by humanistic psychology?

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    What is a key characteristic of the Gestalt approach in psychology?

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    Flashcards

    Structuralism

    The first school of psychology that aimed to break down mental processes into their most basic components.

    Functionalism

    A school of thought that focuses on the function and purpose of mental processes, not just their structure.

    Illusory Correlation

    A type of bias where we see what we expect to see, ignoring evidence to the contrary.

    Retrospective Explanations

    Explanations after the fact, often leading to overconfidence in our understanding.

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    Social Desirability

    Bias where we change our behavior to please someone or appear in a favorable light.

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    Self-Confirmatory Diagnosis

    When we seek and remember information that confirms our existing beliefs.

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    Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

    Expecting someone to act in a certain way, leading them to actually do so.

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    Naïve Prediction

    Predictions based on intuition or past experience, often less reliable.

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    Symbolic Interactionism: Principle of Meaning

    Human beings act based on the meaning they give to things, people, or situations.

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    Symbolic Interactionism: Principle of Language

    Meaning is created through communication and interaction with others. We negotiate shared understanding through symbols and language.

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    Symbolic Interactionism: Principle of Thought

    Individuals interpret symbols and meanings through a process of thought and internal reflection. This involves imagining different perspectives and engaging in mental dialogue.

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    Symbolic Interactionism: Social Realities

    Humans perceive their social realities as they interact with others and interpret their experiences. These realities can be created, changed, and shaped by individual actions and interpretations.

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    Symbolic Interactionism: Self-Reflective Creation of Realities

    The social world emerges from the interaction, self-reflection, and meaning-making process. Individuals shape their perceptions by reflecting on their experiences and interactions.

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    Symbolic Interactionism: Constant Creation of Meaning

    People constantly create new interpretations of their social reality through active engagement and interaction in social situations. They strive to make sense of and understand the world around them.

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    Symbolic Interactionism: Space for Creativity

    Creativity is an inherent part of human interaction and social reality construction.

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    Symbolic Interactionism: Collective Creation of Meaning

    Individuals and communities jointly create their shared realities through continuous processes of interaction, self-reflection, and meaning-making.

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    Self-Reflection and Social Interaction

    The idea that how we perceive and interact with others shapes our own sense of self, and influences how we behave in social situations.

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    Society as Collective Action

    The belief that society is a product of the ongoing interactions between individuals.

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    Interpretive Process & Cultural World

    The process of interpreting meaning in the context of social and cultural norms, particularly influenced by mass media.

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    Circuit of Culture in Mass Media

    A framework that outlines how mass media shapes cultural meaning through various processes - representing ideas, identifying groups, producing and distributing content, consuming information, and regulating its flow.

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    Mass Media's Audience Creation

    The manipulation of information by mass media to create specific audiences and consumer behavior, aligning with capitalist and state agendas.

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    Psychic Unity in Human Experience

    The fundamental idea that human experience is unique, shaped by individual interpretations and meanings.

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    Cultural Diversity in Human Experience

    The recognition that human experiences are diverse and influenced by a wide range of cultural backgrounds and values.

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    Creative Capacity in Human Experience

    The capacity of human beings to create and interpret meaning, going beyond simple conditioning or trial-and-error learning.

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    Social Constructivism

    The idea that people are not born with innate knowledge, but rather actively construct their understanding through social interaction. It emphasizes the influence of social experiences and cultural contexts on learning.

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    Socialization

    The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, behaviors, and norms of their society, family, and broader culture. It shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

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    Symbol Use and Human Uniqueness

    The argument that the use of symbols, language, and complex communication systems sets humans apart from other organisms. It underscores the power of symbolic thinking in human cognition and culture.

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    Relational Human Experience

    A perspective that emphasizes the importance of relationships and interactions in shaping human experience. It suggests that individuals are influenced by the presence and expectations of others in their environment.

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    Critic of Traditional Methods

    A criticism of traditional scientific methods in psychology, arguing for a more contextual approach that considers the social and cultural context surrounding research. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the lived experiences of individuals.

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    Shared Cultural Meanings

    The ability for groups to create shared understandings, values, and artifacts. These shared meanings are constantly evolving in social interaction. When one immerses oneself in a culture, one learns how to be a part of it.

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    Behaviorism

    A perspective in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and their relationship to external stimuli. It suggests that learning occurs through reinforcement and conditioning.

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    Cognitive Psychology

    A school of thought that emerged as a reaction to behaviorism, highlighting the role of internal mental processes in learning, such as memory, attention, and thinking. It emphasizes the importance of understanding cognitive structures and processes.

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    Social Unconscious

    A concept that suggests the unconscious mind is influenced by social norms and cultural elements, such as myths, symbols, and archetypes.

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    Humanistic Psychology

    This school of thought focuses on how individuals strive to achieve their full potential, emphasizing personal growth and free will.

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    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    A key figure in Humanistic Psychology, Maslow proposed a hierarchy of needs that suggests we are motivated to fulfill basic needs before pursuing higher ones.

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    Gestalt Psychology

    A school of thought that emphasizes the importance of understanding experience as a whole, rather than breaking it down into smaller parts.

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    Isomorphism

    The Gestalt principle that suggests a connection between a stimulus and the resulting brain state.

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    Gestalt Psychology: Immediate Experience

    Gestalt psychology focuses on understanding immediate, subjective experience as it occurs in the whole organism.

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    Gestalt Psychology: Figure-Ground Perception

    Gestalt psychology views the brain as constantly seeking organization and meaning in sensory input, often resulting in meaningful perceptions from incomplete information.

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    Gestalt Founders

    Gestalt psychology's founders, Wertheimer, Köhler, and Koffka, conducted groundbreaking research into perception and its relationship to consciousness.

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    Cognitivism

    A school of psychology that focuses on mental processes like thinking, perceiving, remembering, and learning.

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    Proximity

    A principle of Gestalt psychology that suggests we tend to group objects together that are close to each other in space.

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    Similitude

    A principle of Gestalt psychology that suggests we tend to group objects together that share similar characteristics, such as shape, color, or size.

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    Closure

    A principle of Gestalt psychology that suggests we tend to perceive objects as complete or whole, even if some parts are missing.

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    Field Theory (Lewin)

    A key Gestalt principle that highlights the importance of context, suggesting that our perception of an object is influenced by its surrounding environment and our existing knowledge.

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    Schemas Theory

    A structured representation of knowledge in our memory, shaped by our culture and experiences.

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    Field Theory: Behavior is a function of the person and environment.

    A theory that suggests individuals' mental processes and perceptions play a significant role in shaping their behavior, rather than external factors.

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    Study Notes

    Social Psychology Concepts

    • Social psychology is a discipline using scientific methods to understand and explain how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others (Allport, 1985).
    • It's an interdisciplinary field located halfway between sociology and psychology, encompassing anthropology, history, and literature. Sociologists study social structures and cultural processes, while psychologists examine mental processes like memory, perception, and emotion (Lindesmith, Strauss & Denzin, 2006).
    • Social psychology examines the interplay between individual and social factors. It looks at how the social structure influences individual psychology and vice-versa. (Fromm, 1937)

    Historical Development of Social Psychology

    • Psychology Context: Triplett's 1897 study, Freud's dream interpretation, Wundt's Völkerpsychologie (1908), McDougall's 1908 social psychology introduction.
    • Sociology Context: Cooley's 1902 concept of the "looking-glass self," Weber's 1905 Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Ross's 1908 Social Psychology, Mead's 1913 Social Self, and Thomas and Znaniecki's 1918 study of Polish peasants.

    Historical Influences on Social Psychology

    • 1930s: Great Depression, Fascism
    • 1940s: World War II, Holocaust
    • 1950s: Suburbia, McCarthyism, Cold War, Desegregation, Home television
    • 1960s: Civil Rights movement, Vietnam War
    • 1970s: Feminism, "Me" Generation, Black Power
    • 1980s: Reaganism, Personal Computers, End of Cold War, Breakup of USSR
    • 1990s: Democratization, Globalization, Rise of East Asia, Internet and Cell Phones
    • 2000s: Reality Television, 9/11 and Terrorism, Iraq and Abu Ghraib, Economic Meltdown

    Social Psychology Today

    • Economic crisis and Sustainable policies: 2010; Nudges and morality.
    • Covid-19 and Digital communications: 2020; Lifestyle changes, recycling, reuse, isolation, social skills, and identity
    • Stereotypes and Prejudice: Covert forms of stereotyping, Benevolent "machismo", Implicit Measures, Stigma & Self-stigma. Cultural integration vs. diversity
    • Homo Economicus Critique: Importance of altruism, morality, and framing/priming.
    • Promising new directions: Evolutionary Psychology, Implicit Influences, Terror Management Theory, Positive Psychology, Self-Regulation, Hedonic adaptation, Close relationships, Virtual Interaction, and Social cognitive neuroscience.
    • Sustainability, Sustainable de-growth, and Inhabiting rural spaces

    Major Schools of Theories in Social Psychology

    • Macro Perspectives: Structuralism, Functionalism, Structural-Functionalism, Evolutionism .
    • Meso Perspectives: Symbolic Interactionism, Socialization process, and Social Constructivism
    • Micro Perspectives: Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Gestalt, and Cognitivism
    • Criticisms of major schools: Overvaluation of observable, Ignoring consciousness, simplifications, and reductionist interpretations

    Methods and Techniques in Social Psychology

    • Basic vs. Applied research: Both fundamental and practical research are vital in progressing social psychology.
    • Quantitative vs. Qualitative: Different methods of gathering and interpreting data.
    • Qualitative examples: Participant observation, non-participant observation, field notes, structured interviews, semi-structured interviews, unstructured interviews, documents and materials analysis, life stories, life history studies, group discussions, Delphi method and creative methods.
    • Quantitative examples: Experiment, Field experiment, Quasi-experiment, and Surveys.
    • Crises in Social Psychology: Historical context of social psychology's development and challenges to its methods and relevance.
    • Scaling-up problem: Generalizability of findings from specific contexts to broader societal issues and problems (like social inequalities). Tools for behavior change. Interventions

    Key Figures in Social Psychology (partial)

    • Allport, G.W.
    • Bandura, A.
    • Bandura, A.
    • Bartlett, F.
    • Blumer, H.
    • Buss, D.M.
    • Carr, H.
    • Cooley, C.H.
    • Dewey, J.
    • Diener, E.
    • Dovidio, J. F.
    • Freud, S.
    • Fromm, E.
    • Gergen, K.
    • Gergen, K.
    • Goffman, E.
    • Greenberg, J.
    • Heider, F.
    • Hovland, C.I.
    • James, W.
    • Jung, C.G.
    • Kelley, H.
    • Lewin, K.
    • Lindesmith, A.
    • Lindzey, G.
    • Luria, A. R.
    • Markus, H.R.
    • Maslow, A. H.
    • McDougall, W.
    • Mead, G.H.
    • Milgram, S.
    • Nisbett, R.E.
    • Piaget, J.
    • Piñuela and Yela
    • Ross, L.
    • Rogers, C.R.
    • Seligman, M.E.P.
    • Skinner, B.F.
    • Snyder, M.
    • Stouffer, S.A.
    • Tajfel, H.
    • Thibaut, J.
    • Titchener, E.
    • Watson, J.B.
    • Weber, M.
    • Wertheimer, M.
    • Wundt, W.
    • Yela, M.

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