The Evolution of Psychology

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Which scientist is generally credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

William James

Edward Tichener

Wilhelm Wundt (correct)

Max Wertheimer

What is the method used by Wilhelm Wundt in his study of mental experiences?

Hypothesis testing

Introspection (correct)

Observation

Experimentation

Which school of psychology focused on breaking down the mind into its parts?

Functionalism

Behaviorism

Gestalt Psychology

Structuralism (correct)

Which school of psychology emphasized the study of how behavior helps individuals adapt to their environment?

Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology rejected structuralism and focused on studying meaningful patterns and wholes?

Gestalt Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Who is generally recognized as the father of American psychology?

William James Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology focused on the functions of behavior?

Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the belief that psychology should limit itself to the study of observable behaviors?

John Watson Signup and view all the answers

Who rejected introspection as a method of scientific inquiry?

John Watson Signup and view all the answers

Who studied how behavior is shaped by rewards and punishments?

B. F. Skinner Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology focuses on observable behavior and emphasizes the role of environmental cues in learning?

Behavioral Perspective Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes personal freedom, self-awareness, and acceptance?

Humanistic Perspective Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the connection between biology and behavior, including the role of genetics and the brain?

Physiological Perspective Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology focuses on thinking, learning, memory, language, and problem-solving?

Cognitive Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the influence of culture, norms, and group dynamics on attitudes and behavior?

Sociocultural Perspective Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with establishing the first psychology laboratory?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

Which school of thought attempted to define the structure of the mind by breaking down mental experiences into their component parts?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

Who brought Wilhelm Wundt's teachings and methods of introspection to the United States and other English-speaking countries?

Edward Titchener Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the American Psychological Association (APA) and served as its first president?

G. Stanley Hall Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first psychology laboratory in the United States?

G. Stanley Hall Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did B.F. Skinner train a raccoon to do?

Shoot a basketball Signup and view all the answers

Who founded Gestalt psychology?

Max Wertheimer Signup and view all the answers

What did Wertheimer observe that led him to study Gestalt psychology?

Objects in the distance appeared to be moving along with the train Signup and view all the answers

What is the core belief of Gestalt psychology?

The brain organizes perceptions into unitary forms or patterns Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, what determines much of our behavior?

Unconscious forces and motives Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'psychology'?

Study of the mind Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of mental processes?

Thoughts, feelings, dreams Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of psychologists' investigations?

Behavior and mental processes Signup and view all the answers

When did psychology begin to emerge as a scientific discipline?

Late nineteenth century Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is generally credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what method did Wilhelm Wundt use in his study of mental experiences?

Introspection Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which school of psychology focused on breaking down the mind into its parts?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which school of psychology rejected structuralism and focused on studying meaningful patterns and wholes?

Gestalt Psychology Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which school of psychology focused on the functions of behavior?

Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the connection between biology and behavior, including the role of genetics and the brain?

Physiological Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of cognitive theory in psychology?

Thinking, learning, memory, language, and problem solving Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology emphasized the study of observable behavior and the role of environmental cues in learning?

Behaviorism Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of psychoanalysis?

Gain insight of underlying motives and conflicts Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology focuses on personal freedom, responsibility, self-awareness, and acceptance?

Humanistic Perspective Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of American psychology?

William James Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology focused on the functions of behavior?

Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

Who rejected introspection as a method of scientific inquiry?

John Watson Signup and view all the answers

Who believed that psychology should limit itself to the study of observable behaviors?

John Watson Signup and view all the answers

Who studied how behavior is shaped by rewards and punishments?

B.F. Skinner Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'psychology'?

The study of behavior and mental processes Signup and view all the answers

When did psychology begin to emerge as a scientific discipline?

Late nineteenth century Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology focuses on observable behavior and emphasizes the role of environmental cues in learning?

Behavioral perspective Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of mental processes?

Thoughts, feelings, dreams, sensations, perceptions, beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of the first psychology laboratory?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology attempted to define the structure of the mind by breaking down mental experiences into their component parts?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

Who brought Wilhelm Wundt's teachings and methods of introspection to the United States and other English-speaking countries?

Edward Titchener Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first psychology laboratory in the United States?

G. Stanley Hall Signup and view all the answers

When did psychology begin to emerge as a scientific discipline?

Late 19th century Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did B.F. Skinner train a raccoon to do?

Shoot a basketball Signup and view all the answers

What did Wertheimer observe that led him to study Gestalt psychology?

Objects in the distance appeared to be moving along with the train Signup and view all the answers

What is the core belief of Gestalt psychology?

The brain organizes our perceptions of the world into unitary forms or patterns Signup and view all the answers

Who rejected the structuralist belief that mental experience could be understood by breaking it down into its component parts?

Max Wertheimer Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, what determines much of our behavior?

Unconscious forces and motives Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes personal freedom, self-awareness, and acceptance?

Humanistic Perspective Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology attempted to define the structure of the mind by breaking down mental experiences into their component parts?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology focuses on thinking, learning, memory, language, and problem-solving?

Cognitive Theory Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which school of psychology rejected structuralism and focused on studying meaningful patterns and wholes?

Gestalt psychology Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology focuses on observable behavior and emphasizes the role of environmental cues in learning?

Behavioral Perspective Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'psychology'?

The study of behavior and mental processes Signup and view all the answers

When did psychology begin to emerge as a scientific discipline?

Late nineteenth century Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of psychologists' investigations?

Behavior and mental processes Signup and view all the answers

What were the important influences that shaped the development of psychology as a scientific discipline?

Ancient philosophers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first scientist of the mind?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

Which school of thought used introspection as a method to study mental experiences?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

Who brought Wilhelm Wundt's teachings and methods of introspection to the United States and other English-speaking countries?

Edward Titchener Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first psychology laboratory in the United States?

G. Stanley Hall Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology attempted to define the structure of the mind by breaking down mental experiences into their component parts?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology attempted to define the structure of the mind by breaking down mental experiences into their component parts?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

Who studied how behavior is shaped by rewards and punishments?

Watson and Skinner Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of psychologists' investigations?

To describe, explain, predict, and control behavior Signup and view all the answers

What did Max Wertheimer observe that led him to study Gestalt psychology?

Meaningful patterns and wholes Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of functionalism in psychology?

James Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology focused on studying observable behaviors?

Behaviorism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main criticism of introspection as a method of scientific inquiry?

It was not based on empirical evidence Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with training animals to perform behaviors through rewards and punishments?

Skinner Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology became the dominant force in American psychology in the early 1900s?

Behaviorism Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did B.F. Skinner train a raccoon to do?

Shoot a basketball Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Gestalt psychology?

The study of perception Signup and view all the answers

Who founded Gestalt psychology?

Max Wertheimer Signup and view all the answers

What does the German word 'gestalt' mean?

Unitary form Signup and view all the answers

What is the core belief of Gestalt psychology?

The whole is greater than the sum of the parts Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the core belief of Gestalt psychology?

The brain is organized to perceive meaningful patterns and wholes Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who rejected the structuralist belief that mental experience could be understood by breaking it down into its component parts?

Max Wertheimer Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the method used by Wilhelm Wundt in his study of mental experiences?

Introspection Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who studied how behavior is shaped by rewards and punishments?

B.F. Skinner Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did B.F. Skinner train a raccoon to do?

Shoot a basketball Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of functionalism in psychology?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of cognitive theory in psychology?

Mental processes Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology rejected structuralism and focused on studying meaningful patterns and wholes?

Gestalt psychology Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, what determines much of our behavior?

Unconscious forces Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first psychology laboratory in the United States?

G. Stanley Hall Signup and view all the answers

What method did Wilhelm Wundt use to study consciousness?

Introspection Signup and view all the answers

Which school of thought attempted to define the structure of the mind by breaking down mental experiences into their component parts?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

Who brought Wilhelm Wundt's teachings and methods of introspection to the United States and other English-speaking countries?

Edward Titchener Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the American Psychological Association (APA) and served as its first president?

G. Stanley Hall Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the connection between biology and behavior, including the role of genetics and the brain?

Physiological Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the cognitive perspective in psychology?

Thinking, learning, and problem solving Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology focuses on the adaptive functions of behavior?

Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of American psychology?

John Watson Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'psychology'?

The science of behavior and mental processes Signup and view all the answers

Who is generally recognized as the father of American psychology?

James Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology focused on how behavior helps individuals adapt to demands placed upon them in the environment?

Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

Who believed that psychology should focus on how our behavior and mental processes help us adapt to the demands we face in the world?

James Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology believed that psychology would advance as a science only if it turned away from the study of mental processes and limited itself to the study of observable behaviors?

Behaviorism Signup and view all the answers

Who rejected introspection as a method of scientific inquiry and proposed that psychology should become a science of behavior, not of mental processes?

Watson Signup and view all the answers

Who is generally credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'psychology' mean?

Study of the mind Signup and view all the answers

When did psychology begin to emerge as a scientific discipline?

Late nineteenth century Signup and view all the answers

What were the main interests of psychologists before psychology emerged as a scientific discipline?

Philosophy, theology, and writing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of psychologists' investigations?

Behavior and mental processes Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology focuses on observable behavior and emphasizes the role of environmental cues in learning?

Behaviorism Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, what determines much of our behavior?

Unconscious desires Signup and view all the answers

What method did Wilhelm Wundt use to study consciousness?

Introspection Signup and view all the answers

What is the core belief of Gestalt psychology?

Meaningful patterns and wholes are important in perception Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the connection between biology and behavior, including the role of genetics and the brain?

Biological psychology Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of functionalism in psychology?

William James Signup and view all the answers

Who believed that psychology should focus on observable behaviors and eliminate mentalistic concepts?

John Watson Signup and view all the answers

What did functionalists focus on in psychology?

The functions of mental processes Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with popularizing behaviorism in psychology?

B.F. Skinner Signup and view all the answers

What did John Watson believe about the study of mental processes?

It should be eliminated from psychology Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'psychology' mean?

Study of the mind and behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which school of thought rejected structuralism and focused on studying meaningful patterns and wholes?

Gestalt psychology Signup and view all the answers

Who brought Wilhelm Wundt's teachings and methods of introspection to the United States and other English-speaking countries?

Edward Titchener Signup and view all the answers

What did Max Wertheimer observe that led him to study Gestalt psychology?

Illusions of motion Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first scientist of the mind?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology attempted to define the structure of the mind by breaking down mental experiences into their component parts?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

Who brought Wilhelm Wundt's teachings and methods of introspection to the United States and other English-speaking countries?

Edward Titchener Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first psychology laboratory in the United States?

G. Stanley Hall Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist is associated with the school of thought known as structuralism?

Edward Titchener Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the connection between biology and behavior, including the role of genetics and the brain?

Physiological Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of psychologists' investigations?

Studying observable behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology focuses on the adaptive functions of behavior?

Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with founding psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes personal freedom, self-awareness, and acceptance?

Humanistic Perspective Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did Skinner train a raccoon to do?

Shoot a basketball Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did Max Wertheimer observe that led him to study Gestalt psychology?

Objects in the distance appeared to be moving Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the main focus of Gestalt psychology?

Studying the organization of perception Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the core belief of Gestalt psychology?

The brain organizes perceptions into unified wholes Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did the Gestalt psychologists reject?

The belief in the power of introspection Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Foundational Figures in Psychology

Wilhelm Wundt is recognized as the founder of psychology as an experimental science, establishing the first psychology laboratory in Germany in 1879.
G. Stanley Hall founded the first psychology laboratory in the United States and was instrumental in bringing Wundt's methods to English-speaking countries.
William James is known as the father of American psychology and founded functionalism.

Key Schools of Psychology

Structuralism focused on breaking down mental experiences into components, utilizing introspection as a primary method.
Functionalism emphasized the functions of behavior and how individuals adapt to their environment, influenced by evolutionary principles.
Gestalt psychology rejected structuralism, focusing on perceiving meaningful patterns and wholes, promoting the idea that "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
Behaviorism, founded by figures like B.F. Skinner and John Watson, limited psychology to observable behaviors and aimed to study how behavior is shaped by rewards and punishments.

Psychological Perspectives

The behavioral perspective emphasizes observable behavior and the role of environmental cues in learning.
The cognitive perspective focuses on mental processes like thinking, learning, memory, language, and problem-solving.
The biological perspective examines the connection between biology and behavior, including genetics and brain function.
The humanistic perspective highlights personal freedom, self-awareness, and acceptance, emphasizing the individual's capacity for growth.

Key Concepts and Methods

Introspection was a method used by early psychologists to study mental experiences but faced criticism for its subjective nature.
B.F. Skinner is noted for studying operant conditioning, training animals (like raccoons) by using rewards and punishments to influence behavior.
Freud emphasized unconscious processes and relationships in determining behavior, introducing psychoanalysis as a therapeutic technique.

Terminology and Concepts in Psychology

The term 'psychology' originates from Greek, meaning "study of the mind."
Mental processes include thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and memories which constitute the focus of psychological investigations.
Psychology began to take shape as a scientific discipline in the late 19th century, influenced by developments in philosophy, biology, and other sciences.

Historical Context

Max Wertheimer is recognized for founding Gestalt psychology, motivated by his observations of visual perception and perception patterns.
Major influences that shaped psychology include philosophy, biology, and the rigidity of natural sciences during the scientific revolution.

Notable Contributions

The school of thought led by Wundt and his method of introspection laid the groundwork for experimental psychology.
Functionalism and behaviorism emerged as significant movements redirecting focus on how mental processes function and behavior can be observed and modified, respectively.

Core Beliefs of Various Schools

Gestalt psychology's core belief is that psychological phenomena cannot be reduced to simple components but must be understood in context.
Cognitive psychology maintains that behavior is influenced by cognitive processes and emphasizes the study of thought patterns.

These notes encapsulate the fundamental principles and historical milestones in psychology, providing a condensed yet comprehensive overview for study and review purposes.

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