Historical Theories
Psychology is the ____
What is the SCIENTIFIC study of human behaviour and mental processes.
Wilhelm Wundt (1832–1920) was a German scientist who was the first person to be referred to as
who is a psychologist.
____refers to a doctor of philosophy degree
What is a Ph.D.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and ...?
mental process / cognitive processes / cognition / internal processes (any of these terms is fine).
Adaptation means that a trait of an organism has a function for the survival and reproduction of the individual, because it has been naturally selected.
___adopted this belief in their theory of functionalism.
Individuals who wish to become practicing clinical psychologists have another option for earning a doctoral degree, known as
What is a Psy.D.
In psychology, is anecdotal or empirical evidence more valuable?
Empirical
Psychoanalytic theory focuses on the role of a person’s unconscious, as well as early childhood experiences, and this particular perspective dominated clinical psychology for several decades.
individuals earning this degree must complete a dissertation
Who is a Ph.D and Psy.D.
The method for acquiring knowledge is one based on observation, including experimentation, rather than a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous authorities is the _________
What is the empirical method
The focus directly on observable behavior and to bring behavior under control was a major proponent of shifting the focus of psychology from the mind to behavior. /Theory/Theorist
What is the behaviorism, Who is John Watson
Programs generally place less emphasis on research-oriented skills and focus more on application of psychological principles in the clinical context
What is a Ph.D