Introduction to Psych.
What is psychology?
The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Who is considered the father of behaviorism?
John B. Watson.
What is classical conditioning?
A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.
What is Freud most known for?
Being the father of psychology and the discover of psychanalysis.
What is the DSM, and why is it significant?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; it provides a standardized framework for diagnosing mental disorders.
Who are some of the pioneers (important people) mentioned in the evolution of psychology?
Sigmund Freud, John B. Watson, Ivan Pavlov.
What experiment help w/the principles of classical conditioning? (hint: woof woof!)
Ivan Pavlov’s dog experiment.
Name a principle of Gestalt psychology.
Closure, Proximity, or Similarity
What is one criticism of Freud's theories?
They lacked scientific rigor and were often based on flawed assumptions.
What are some examples of mental processes?
Thoughts, sensations, dreams, feelings, etc.
What does the humanistic approach mean?
The potential within each individual and the concept of self-actualization and fulfillment.
How does behaviorism differ from the humanistic approach?
Behaviorism focuses on observable behavior and environmental factors, while humanism emphasizes personal growth and internal experiences.
How does your brain help with the "closure" of missing things in everyday patterns? (think about the scrambled reading.)
Our minds fill in missing information to create a complete picture.
What is the unconscious mind according to Freud?
A part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within conscious awareness.
What is the name of behaviors that are observable?
It is an overt behavior.
What are some topics we covered so far for psychology?
Sensation and perception, cognition, mental health, and social psychology.
What is the significance of the "Little Albert" experiment? (the rat experiment)
It demonstrated how conditioned responses could be learned through association. or how something/someone could be conditioned by their environment.
What is an example of classical conditioning in everyday life?
Feeling hungry when you hear a bell that has been associated with mealtime. Or stopping your conversations when a teacher walks to the front of the class. (ANSWER WILL VARY).
What impact did Freud have on modern psychology?
He introduced key concepts like the unconscious mind and defense mechanisms that are still relevant today.
It is called covert behavior.
Name 1 thing that we study in psychology?
behaviors, actions, mental processes, thoughts., etc.
Can you condition someone's behavior by shaping their environment? (yes or no question).
YES! This is the behaviorism theory/principle.
What is Gestalt Psychology?
A psychology that deals with feeling in patterns and closure of everyday things.
What was Freud's job before he become devoted to psychology?
Name 1 thing you learned in this psychology course.
ANSWER WILL VARY.