PSYC1111 Unit I – The Nature of Psychology

Unit I Flashcards – The Nature of Psychology

What is psychology?

The study of behavior and mental processes

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight critical thinking guidelines?

Always agree with the majority

Which psychologist is most associated with classical conditioning?

Pavlov

What is the key idea behind the Gestalt approach?

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Who developed the theory of functionalism?

William James

What psychological approach focuses on observable behaviors and learning?

Behavioral

Which psychologist is associated with operant conditioning?

Skinner

What is introspection?

Looking inward to examine thoughts and feelings

What is the main focus of the cognitive approach?

Mental processes like thinking and memory

What method is best for gathering large amounts of data quickly?

Survey

Who proposed the hierarchy of needs?

Maslow

Which research method provides in-depth study of a single individual?

Case study

What type of psychologist studies how people grow and change over time?

Developmental

Which approach emphasizes free will and personal growth?

Humanistic

Which psychologist developed the theory of psychosocial development?

Erikson