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This group of researchers were interested in uncovering the basic units of the mind
structuralists
This type of psychology was born as William James argued that a focus on function was more important than structure, leading to the first applied psychologists
functionalism
Psychologists adhering to these principles believe the whole is other than the sum of its parts and apply their work mainly to the study of perception
Gestalt psychologists
This approach focuses on conflicts in the unconscious mind as the cause of mental health issues
psychoanalytic
This type of psychologist would most likely observe how people behave after theyve consumed alcohol, and would be unconcerned with what the person was thinking
behaviorist
This view focuses on heredity, the nervous system and other physical processes as most responsible for our thoughts and behaviors
biological
A goal of therapy in this psychological approach is having clients successfully strive for growth and develop their own individual potential
humanist
This approach focuses on thinking (cognition), perception, and internal mental processes to explain our thoughts and behaviors
cognitive
In Trait Theory, the acronym that will help you remember the fundamental personality dimensions of the Five Factor Theory
OCEAN
This approach says our cultures, our environments including the people in them, have the biggest impact on our thoughts and behavior
sociocultural
The founder of the psychodynamic/psychoanalytic theory and the treatment called psychoanalysis
Sigmund Freud
This founder of U.S. psychology believed that consciousness is a "stream of ideas" rather than elements that should be broken down into smaller parts
William James
This founder of psychology was the first to open a laboratory for studying human behavior, and the first to call himself a "psychologist"
Wilhelm Wundt
Founder of behaviorist psychology who argued that psychology was a science and should therefore only study observable, measurable behaviors, not thoughts or other internal or unconscious processes
John B. Watson
This persons research may be most responsible for the use of animals in experimental research as it showed that discoveries about animal biology and behavior could be applied to humans
Charles Darwin
This degree is typically earned if study is continued for approximately 2 years after completing undergraduate studies
masters degree
A psychologist who uses information learned through research to make an actual change in society
applied psychologist
This mental health professional completes medical school, and is therefore a medical doctor
psychiatrist
This type of psychologist is most likely to help companies determine which questions to ask job candidates
industrial/organizational psychologist
Degree needed in order to become a licensed, practicing psychologist in the state of Connecticut
doctorate degree (Ph
The scientific study of human and animal thought and behavior
psychology
Fake science, fake psychology
pseudopsychology
Looking for evidence that confirms your own beliefs, while ignoring evidence to the contrary
confirmation bias
Psychological technique that asks people to look inside their minds and describe a sensory or perceptual experience
introspection
A psychiatrist is far more likely than a psychologist to use this type of treatment for mental health issues
medicine/drug therapy
how likely it is that a result occurred by chance - when sample averages are reliable and when the difference between them is relatively large
statistical significance
