INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY
This is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
What is PSYCHOLOGY?
The effects of our biological factors on our behavior is this type of psychology
What is BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY?
Surveys and experiments
What are two research methods widely used by psychologists?
Changes that occur throughout ones lifetime are the primary concern of
What is a DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST?
To observe, describe, explain, predict, and control behavior
What are MAIN GOALS OF PSYCHOLOGY?
While humanistic psychologists believe we have free choice, this type of psychologist believes people are conditioned
What is BEHAVIORISTS?
Conducting surveys, collecting and analyzing data and drawing conclusions
What are steps a psychologist uses in research?
A method of learning that stresses examining one's own thought and feelings is
What is INTROSPECTION?
A professional in this, the most common type of psychologist, helps people identify their problems and ways to overcome them
What is CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST?
When similar objects tend to be view as a united whole
What is the Gestalt principle?
Principles vs. theories
What are basic laws versus attempts to explain things?
Who first studied how mental processes help organisms adapt to their environment?
Who is William James?
A focus on external rather than internal influences is how this psychologist is different from a personality psychologist
What is a SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGIST?
The late 1800's marked this event
What is the birth of modern psychology?
Due to morals and values
What is experimentation on humans?
Unconscious motives and conflicts was an early focus for
What is PSYCHOANALYSIS?
This field of psychology is often used by law enforcement to "get into the mind of the criminal" in order to bring perpetrators to justice
What is FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY?
Pioneered a method of consulting with patients, also known as "talk therapy:
Who is SIGMUND FREUD?
This system includes the brain and the spinal cord
What is the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM?
Reliance on scientific research methodologies makes it similar to this
How is psychology similar to the natural sciences?
Which structuralist broke consciousness down into objective sensations and subjective feelings
Who is Wilhelm Wudnt?
A psychologist that can help clarify goals, overcome problems and meet challenges
What is a COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST?