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psych. ch.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| psychology | the study of thoughts, emotions and behaviour |
| who 'made' structuralism | wilhelm wundt |
| who 'made' functionalism | william james |
| who 'made' psychoanalytic theory | Sigmund Freud |
| who 'made' behaviorism | pavlov, watson and skinner |
| who 'made' humanism | maslow, carl rogers |
| What is structuralism | understanding the structure of the mind through introspection |
| What is functionalism | mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment |
| What is psychoanalytic theory | issues stem from unconsciousness and childhood |
| What is Gestalt psychology | focuses on humans as a whole rather than individual parts |
| What is behaviourism | focuses on observing and controlling behavior. Quantifiable |
| What is humanism | emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans. hierarchy of needs |
| when was the cognitive revolution | 1950's heavily influenced by Noam Chomsky |
| What is bio psychology | how the nervous system regulates behaviour |
| first woman in psychology | Margaret Floy Washburn |
| what is Sensation and perception | physiological aspects of sensory systems and the psychological experience of sensory information |
| Developmental psychology | Developmental psychology studies the physical and mental attributes of aging and maturation. (jean piaget) |
| Personality Psychology | Focuses on behaviors and thought patterns by each individual |
| Social psychology | How individuals interact and relate with others and how such interactions can affect behavior. |
| Health Psychology | Focuses on how individual health is directly related or affected by biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences. |
| Clinical psychology | Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and problematic patterns of behavior. |
| Industrial organizational psychology | psychological theories, principles and research to industrial and organisational settings |
| Sports & Exercise psychology | Focus on psychological aspects regarding sports and physical performance |