The Origins of Psychology

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Which perspective focuses on the influence of the environment on behavior?

Behavioral Perspective (correct)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Psychoanalysis

Social learning

What is the goal of psychoanalysis?

To work through the unconscious

To gain insight into underlying motives and conflicts (correct)

To learn observable behaviors

To achieve goals and rewards

Which therapy is associated with unlearning certain behaviors?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (correct)

Social learning

Psychoanalysis

Talk therapy

Which perspective focuses on observable behavior?

Behavioral Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of social learning theory?

Learning observable behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy is associated with gaining insight into underlying motives and conflicts?

Talk therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does CBT stand for?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective focuses on gaining insight into underlying motives and conflicts?

Psychoanalysis Signup and view all the answers

Who is generally credited as the founder of psychology as an experimental science?

Wilhelm Wundt Signup and view all the answers

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

Introspection Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of psychology?

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

Which early school of psychology focused on breaking down the mind/consciousness into parts?

Structuralism Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the school of psychology known as functionalism?

William James Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology rejected structuralism and focused on considering the 'big' picture and meaningful patterns and wholes?

Gestalt Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Which school of psychology emphasized that the environment molds behavior through observation and rewards/punishments?

Behaviorism Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for the school of psychology called psychoanalysis?

Sigmund Freud Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the importance of personal freedom and responsibility for our actions?

Humanistic Perspective Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in psychology focuses on 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 applies Darwin's theory of evolution to explain behavior and brain functioning?

Evolutionary Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Perspectives in Psychology

The Environmental Perspective focuses on the influence of the environment on behavior.
The Psychoanalytic Perspective focuses on gaining insight into underlying motives and conflicts.
The Behavioral Perspective focuses on observable behavior.
The Humanistic Perspective emphasizes the importance of personal freedom and responsibility for our actions.
The Biological Perspective focuses on the connection between biology and behavior, including the role of genetics and the brain.
The Evolutionary Perspective applies Darwin's theory of evolution to explain behavior and brain functioning.

Therapies

Behavioral Therapy is associated with unlearning certain behaviors.
Psychoanalysis is associated with gaining insight into underlying motives and conflicts.
CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Historical Figures

Wilhelm Wundt is generally credited as the founder of psychology as an experimental science.
Wundt used the method of Introspection in his study of psychology.
William James is known for proposing the school of psychology called Functionalism.
Sigmund Freud is known for the school of psychology called Psychoanalysis.

Schools of Psychology

Structuralism is an early school of psychology that focused on breaking down the mind/consciousness into parts.
Functionalism rejected structuralism and focused on considering the 'big' picture and meaningful patterns and wholes.
Behaviorism emphasized that the environment molds behavior through observation and rewards/punishments.

Goals of Psychology

The goals of psychology include understanding individual behavior, developing interventions to improve behavior, and enhancing well-being.

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Test your knowledge of psychology and its origins with this informative quiz! From the Greek roots of the word to the pioneering work of Wilhelm Wundt, challenge yourself to understand the fundamental aspects of this fascinating field. Perfect for friends, classmates, and even mathematicians looking to expand their understanding of the mind.