Famous People
They believed that history is born within us
Socrates and Plato
Unconscious motives and internal conflicts determine behaviors
psychoanalysis/psychodynamic theory
behavior & mental processes are largely
shaped by the nervous system: brain,
hormones, genes.
Biological Approach
Basic- research just to learn
Applied- Research to solve a problem
This psychologist would be an expert witness to testify at in trials
Forensic Psychologist
Believed that knowledge grows from experiences stored in our memories
Aristotle
Consciousness can best be understood as a whole instead of breaking it down into parts
Gestalt Theory
emphasizes ways in which behavior &
mental processes are adaptive for
survival
Evolutionary
This psychologist studies changes from womb to tomb
Developmental Psychologist
I’m interested in how biological, psychological, and social factors affect health and illness. Which type of Psychologist am I?
Health Psychologist
Created the Scientific Method
Francis Bacon
Consciousness works to help people adapt to their environment
Functionalism
Emphasizes ways in which people
receive, store, retrieve & process info
Cognitive Approach
This psychologist explores how people influence one
another
Social Psychologist
The term "Freudian Slip" comes from which approach of Psychology?
Psychoanalysis/Psychodynamic
Founded Psychanalysis
Sigmund Freud
Behavioral Theory
Emphasizes individual potential for
growth & stress individual choice & free
will.
Humanistic Approach
This psychologist study & advise on behavior in the
workplace
Industrial/Organizational Psychologist
When was the first book of Psychology written, and by whom?
William James, 1890 "The Principles of Psychology"
Along with Skinner, created the theory of Behaviorism
John B Watson
This theory was implemented by Skinner. He believed these were any consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future (good doggy!)
Reinforcement
Focuses on how culture influences the
way we think & act
Socio-Cultural Approach
What is the difference between an Educational and a School Psychologist?
Educational- Helps students AND teachers
School- only helps students
According to Edward Titchener's theory of Structuralism, your consciousness is broken down into 2 parts. What are they?
1. Objective Sensations
2. Subjective Feelings