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Ch.1 Sect. 2 Psych
Structuralism, Functionalism, Inheritable Traits, Gestalt
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wilhelm Wundt | studied the basic elements of the human experience --> how does the brain work? (structure) |
| william James | studied the functions of the conscious mind and goals/purposes of behavior |
| functionalism | how the brain functions in terms of how it does what it does and where information goes (destination) |
| structuralism | how the brain understands what is heard, thought,or seen (Structure or map) |
| Sir Francis Galton | psychologist who studied the influence of heredity and believed greatness was genetic |
| Gestalt | look at the whole pattern, not just parts or pieces |