Psych 111 - Modern Subfields

Structuralism

• Founded by Wilhelm Wundt, it focuses on analyzing the structure of the mind by breaking it down into basic components.

Functionalism

• Founded by James Hall, it emphasizes the functions of the mind and behavior in adapting to the environment.

Psychoanalysis

• Founded by Sigmund Freud, it is a therapeutic approach that explores the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior, emphasizing childhood experiences.

Behaviorism

• Founded by Skinner and Watson, it studies behavior through observable actions and responses, disregarding internal mental states.

Humanism

• Founded by Maslow and Rogers, it is a psychological perspective that emphasizes the inherent worth of the individual and the importance of personal growth and self-actualization.

Evolutionary Psychology

• Observing Modern behavior by looking at traits from ancestors

• Seen in our Aggression, and Relationships.

Comparative Psych

• Looking at shared behaviors between animals and behaviors.

Cultural Psychology

• How cultural heritage shapes who we are and why we do what we do

• Blend of Anthropology + Psychology

Educational Psychology

• Learning behaviors and methods

Industrial/Organizational Psych

• Business + Psych from a production and consumption standpoint, used to maximize profit.

Forensic Psychology

• Psychology + Law

• Understanding the criminal mind

• Understand how other forms of society (clinical mind & experimental side)

• Broad psych used to make a more just system.

Differential Psychology

• How diff traits & characteristics affect our mind & behavior.

Environmental psychology

• Impact of environment on our psych & vice versa