PSY 101- Chap 1

Chapter 1

What is psychology?

The study of the mind and behavior.

Who was the first scientist to define themselves as a psychologist?

Wilhelm Wundt

Who was Wundt’s student that developed structuralism?

Edward Titchener

Who developed functionalism?

William James

What was the focus of Functionalism psychology?

The focus of functionalism was on how mental activities helped an organism fit into its environment.

Where did Freud believe many of his patients’ problems arose from?

The unconscious mind

What did Freud’s psychoanalytic theory focus on ?

The role of a person’s unconscious and their early childhood experiences.

Who developed “Gestalt” or “Whole” psychology?

Wertheimer and Koffka

What type of psychology was John B. Watson responsible for developing?

Behaviorism

Who was responsible for creating a box chamber to deliver positive reinforcement or punishment to isolated subject?

B.F. Skinner

What are the 5 hierarchy of needs?

Physiological, security, social, esteem, and self-actualization

What type of Psychology are Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers connected to?

Humanism

What 3 features did Rogers believe a therapist should display?

1. Unconditional positive regard

2. Genuineness

3. Empathy

What are the 11 areas of Psychology?

1. Biopsychology (Biological)

2. Sensation and Perception

3. Cognitive

4. Developmental

5. Personality

6. Social

7. Industrial-Organizational

8. Health

9. Sport and Exercise

10. Clinical

11. Forensic