Research Methods
studies elements of consciousness
Structuralism
controls vital functions
medulla
information collectors
dendrites
Sigmund Freud
Psychoanalysis
philosophy
study of human nature
understanding how mental processes helped people adapt to their environment
functionalism
anger, rage, fear
amygdala
electrical part of neurons signal
action potential
study of behavior
psychology
physiology
study of bodily processes
"free of introspection"
behavorism
"little Brain"
cerebellum
brain/spinal cord
central nervous system
completed medical school, can prescribe medicine
psychiatrist
founder of psychology
wilhem wundt
humans not controlled by environment or unconsciousness
humanism
hearing
temporal lobe
increases speed and provides insulation
myelin
focuses on diagnosis and treatment of disorders
clinical psychology
established the first psychology lab
G. Stanley
John B. Watson
speaking, muscle movements, and making judgments
frontal lobe
space between neurons
synapse
studies personality development
personality psychology
based on evidence
empiricism