unit 1: history of psychology and careers

psychology

scientific study of behavior (humans and animals) and mental processes (aka cognitive activities)

behavior

action that others can observe/measure; automatic body functions

cognitive activities

mental processes; only known by that person; dreams, thoughts, and memories

socrates

“know thyself”

introspection

an examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings

plato

student of socrates and carried on his work

aristotle

greek philosopher, student of plato, outlined the laws of associationism, created one of his works called Peri Psyches (about the mind) explored topics such as sensation and perception, intelligence, emotions, memory, etc.

associationism

a learned connection between 2 ideas or events (ex. the face of a loved one makes us feel secure)

John Locke

english philosopher, “tabula rasa” (blank slate)

Rene Descartes

“I think therefore I am”

Charles Darwin

studied animals and how they adapted into different environments (animals and humans have evolved and changed). inspired scientists to study animals in an attempt to better understand humans (rat brain similar to human brain)

Wilhelm Wundt

consciousness can be broken down into thoughts, experiences, emotions, and other basic elements. objective introspection. considered to be the “Father of Psychology”

1879

what year did Wundt find the 1st research lab to study humans in Germany?

1883

what year was the G. Stanley Hall created?

Edward Titchener

student of Wundt