Terms
focus on observing and controlling behavior
behaviorism
study of how biology influences behavior
biopsychology
area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and other aspects of the lives of psychologically healthy individuals
counseling psychology
A in ABCs of Psychology
affect
German scientist who was the first person to be referred to as a psychologist.
Wilhelm Wundt
scientific study of the mind and behavior
psychology
method for acquiring knowledge based on observation, including experimentation, rather than a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous authorities
empirical method
focus on observing and controlling behavior
behaviorism
area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues within and related to the justice system
forensic psychology
B in ABCs of Psychology
behavior
saw that psychology’s purpose was to study the function of behavior in the world, and as such, his perspective was known as functionalism
William James
long research paper about research that was conducted as a part of the candidate’s doctoral training
dissertation
focused on how mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment
functionalism
study of cognitions, or thoughts, and their relationship to experiences and actions
cognitive psychology
scientific study of development across a lifespan
developmental psychology
C in ABCs of Psychology
cognitive
one of the most influential and well-known figures in psychology’s history, developed the psycho-analytic theory
Sigmund Freud
(doctor of philosophy) doctoral degree conferred in many disciplinary perspectives housed in a traditional college of liberal arts and sciences
PhD
process by which someone examines their own conscious experience in an attempt to break it into its component parts
introspection
perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans
humansim
area of psychology that focuses on the interactions between mental and emotional factors and physical performance in sports, exercise, and other activities
sports and exercise psychology
Developed the scientific method that is used in psychological research
Francis Bacon
These 3 men developed the field of behaviorism
1. Pavlov
2. Skinner
3. Watson
(doctor of psychology) doctoral degree that places less emphasis on research-oriented skills and focuses more on application of psychological principles in the clinical context
PsyD
understanding the conscious experience through introspection
structuralism
focuses on the unconscious/subconscious
psycho-analytical
study of patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique
personality psychology
Developed the theory of deduction
Renee Descartes
American psychologist who is best known for proposing a hierarchy of human needs in motivating behavior
Abraham Maslow
allows young scientists to further develop their research programs and broaden their research skills under the supervision of other professionals in the field
post doctoral training
consistent pattern of thought and behavior
personality trait
perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social factors interact to determine an individual’s health
biopsychosocial psychology
area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior
clinical psychology
means soul + mind
psyche
Although not a specific person-
The word ____ roughly translates to “whole;” a major emphasis of this type of psychology deals with the fact that although a sensory experience can be broken down into individual parts, how those parts relate to each other as a whole is often what the individual responds to in perception.
Gestalt
What does the APA stand for?
American Psychological Association