UNIT 1

Wilhelm Wundt

Established the first psychology lab in Leipzig, Germany in 1879, considered the Father of Experimental Psychology.

Structuralism

Psychological approach focusing on studying the structure of the mind and consciousness, practiced by Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener.

Functionalism

Psychological approach founded by William James, emphasizing understanding the purpose of the mind and consciousness.

Gestalt psychology

Psychological approach emphasizing that the whole is more than the sum of its parts, focusing on perceiving entire patterns or configurations.

Psychoanalytical perspective

Focuses on how past experiences and unconscious influences influence behavior, pioneered by Sigmund Freud.

Humanistic perspective

Focuses on the motivation for psychological growth, emphasizing present and future behaviors.

Cognitive perspective

Focuses on mental processes in information processing, language development, problem-solving, and thinking.

Biological perspective

Studies the physical basis of behavior by examining the brain, nervous system, and genetics.

Evolutionary perspective

Applies principles of natural selection to explain psychological processes, based on Charles Darwin's work.

Eclectic approach

Drawing on multiple disciplines to explain behavior, exemplified by the biopsychosocial model combining biological, social, and psychological factors.