Definitions
The scientific study of mental processes and observable behavior.
What is Psychology?
This term refers to the genetic instructions we inherit from our biological parents.
What is Nature?
This famous figure developed Psychoanalysis and focused on the 'Unconscious Mind.'
Who is Sigmund Freud?
Unlike a psychologist, this medical professional can prescribe medication to patients.
What is a Psychiatrist?
Name the 5 core emotions represented as characters in Riley's mind.
What are Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust?
This early approach used 'introspection' to break down the mind into its basic elements.
What is Structuralism?
This term refers to the environmental influences and experiences that shape us.
What is Nurture?
He is known for his work in Behaviourism, specifically using a 'Box' to study rewards and punishments.
Who is B.F. Skinner?
This type of psychologist works within the legal system and may testify in court.
What is a Forensic Psychologist?
In the movie, these represent different parts of Riley's personality, like 'Hockey' or 'Goofball.'
What are the Islands of Personality?
Thinking, dreaming, and remembering are examples of these 'internal' events.
What are Mental Processes?
Identical twins separated at birth both grow up to be neat-freaks. Is this likely Nature or Nurture?
What is Nature? (Since they share 100% DNA but had different environments).
Often called the 'Father of Psychology,' he opened the first psych lab in Germany in 1879.
Who is Wilhelm Wundt?
This branch of psychology focuses on helping people with everyday problems like stress or relationship issues.
What is Counselling Psychology?
When Riley cries in front of her class, is the movie showing a 'Mental Process' or 'Observable Behaviour'?
What is Observable Behaviour?
A girl adopted from Korea speaks with a perfect Australian accent. Which side of the debate does this support?
What is Nurture? (The environment shaped her language).
This scientist's theory of evolution heavily influenced the 'Functionalist' school of thought.
Who is Charles Darwin?
A psychologist working in a university lab to discover how memory works is doing this type of psychology.
What is Research Psychology?
If a psychologist explained Pat's behavior by looking at his brain chemistry and hormones, which perspective are they using?
What is the Biopsychological Perspective?