Approaches
These are used to explain behaviors.
The 6 approaches to psychology
What field of psychology helps people deal with personal problems?
Clinical Psychology
This Russian psychologist is known for his classical conditioning of dogs.
Ivan Pavlov
These behaviors are not observable. (example - being thirsty)
Covert behaviors
Describe an Overt behavior.
Any observable behavior.
Andrea Yates received letter from the Woronecki's which was regarded as a reward. This is an example of which approach to psychology?
Behavioral (focus on rewards and punishments)
This is a person who completes medical school and then continues their schooling to learn how to treat people with disturbed behavior.
Psychiatrist
This German psychologist is known for his theory of introspection. He is also known as the Father of Psychology.
Wilhelm Wundt
These behaviors are observable. (example - drinking water)
Overt behaviors.
Describe a covert behavior.
Any unobservable behavior.
Andrea Yates had repeated thoughts of killing her children, and thought there was a message for her family on the TV. This is an example of what approach to psychology?
Cognitive (focus: thinking and internal thoughts)
How many divisions of the APA are there?
54
This psychologist is credited with the contribution of talk therapy.
Sigmund Freud
The is a way to study and learn about things. It helps us find out more about the world in a clear and organized way.
The Scientific Method
True or False: Psychologists only study the behaviors of humans.
False. Psychologists study the behaviors or humans and animals.
Andrea Yates received inconsistent care for her illness. She improved a bit when she moved from a bus to a home. This is an example of what approach to psychology?
Humanistic (people are inherently good)
These people perform research to understand how humans (and animals) operate physically and psychologically.
All psychologists may be considered this if they choose to continue research.
Experimental Psychologists
First female president of the APA. She worked with memory.
Mary Calkins
Andrea Yates was a childhood perfectionist who was influenced by her father's death. What approach to psychology would use these factors to explain her actions?
Psychoanalytic
What reason did Andrea Yates give for killing her 5 children?
She believed she was saving them from going to hell.
Andrea Yates was dealing with pregnancy hormones and postpartum psychosis. She also stopped taking her medication cold turkey. These behaviors are an example of what approach to psychology?
Neuro/Biological (physical changes)
What are the 4 goals of psychology?
Describe
Explain
Predict
Control
This psychologist trained pigeons to drop bombs during WWII.
B.F. Skinner
An approach to psychology that looks at how our thinking and actions change depending on where we are or how we were raised.
Sociocultural
Two parts:
1. What is Mrs. Blasco's dog's name?
2. How many kids does Mrs. Bahde have?
1 - Olive
2- 3