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PSYCH 104

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Psychology Scientific study of behavior and the mind. Scientific study of conscious experience
What can Psychology often do ? Often associate psychology with the study and treatment of psychological disorders
Psyche Greek term meaning 'soul'.
Logos Greek term meaning 'to study'.
Empirical Evidence Data verified by observation or experiment.
The Scientific Approach Systemic gathering and evaluation of empirical evidence
Systemic Approach Research performed under set rules or conditions.
Basic Research Research seeking knowledge for the sake of knowledge
Applied Research Research aimed at solving specific problems.
Translational Research Applying basic research findings to real-world problems.
Mind-Body Problem Explores relationship between mind and body.
Mind-Body Dualism Belief that mind and body are separate entities.
René Descartes (1596 - 1650) Argued that the mind is inherently immaterial and therefore unknowable.
Monism Belief that mind and body are one.
Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679) Mental events are a product of physical events. Important idea for psychology The mind can be studied by measuring physical processes.
British Empiricism Knowledge gained empirically through sensory experience. Observation is more valid than is pure reason, because reason has the potential for error
John Locke (1632 - 1704) Philosophy should focus on the capabilities and extent of the human mind.
Wilhelm Wundt(1832 - 1920) Established first psychology laboratory in 1879. "Father of Modern Psychology"
Structuralism Early psychological approach focusing on mental structures. Break it down into elementary components
Functionalism Focuses on the purpose of consciousness.
Cephalopods Marine animals studied for unique sensory abilities.
The Octopus Project Research on underwater robotics inspired by cephalopods.
Ali ibn al-'Abbas al-Majusi Physiologists detailed the anatomy of the brain
Plato and Aristotle Philosophers asked questions about the mind
Wilhelm Wundt Founder of structuralism and introspection.
Edward Titchener Founder of structuralism and introspection.
Introspection Self-examination of one's conscious experiences.
William James Key figure in functionalism, studied mental functions.
James Rowland Angell Contributed to functionalism, emphasized mental processes.
Darwin's Theory of Evolution Influenced functionalism's focus on adaptation.
Applied Psychology Practical application of psychological principles.
Behaviourism Studies observable behavior, emphasizes environmental influence.
John B. Watson Pioneer of behaviourism, focused on observable actions.
Radical Reorientation Shift in psychology towards observable behavior.
Watson Opposed mentalism; focused on observable behavior.
Radical Behaviourism Radical reorientation of psychology as a science of observable behaviour
B.F. Skinner Argued inner processes don't explain behavior origins.
Behavior Modification Techniques developed to change behavior patterns.
Cognitive Behaviourism Learning experiences shape behavior through information.
Albert Bandura Highlighted environment's effect on thoughts and behavior.
Cognitive Revolution Shift to studying mental processes influencing behavior.
Information Processors Humans process, store, and retrieve information.
Cognitive Psychology Studies mental processes like reasoning and perception.
Cognitive Neuroscience Uses imaging to study brain activity during tasks.
Sociocultural Perspective Examines social and cultural influences on behavior.
Culture Shared values, beliefs, and traditions passed on.
Norms Unwritten rules guiding behavior in society.
Cultural Psychology Studies psychological similarities across diverse cultures.
Biological Perspective Focuses on brain processes regulating behavior.
Biological Psychology Explores bodily functions related to psychological processes.
Behavioural Neuroscience Studies physiological functions underlying perception and action.
Karl Lashley Investigated lesion effects on rats' maze performance.
Cognitive Perspective Information processing model of cognition.
Environmental Influences
Mental States
Cognitive neuroscience
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