Chapter 8 The Legacy of Functionalism

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the legacy of functionalism in psychology, detailing contributions from prominent figures.

Functionalism

A school of thought in psychology that focused on the purpose of consciousness and behavior.

Who influenced Functionlism

Darwin, Galton, Spencer

Focus of Functionlism

Practical use of Psychlogy (applied) not just theory

Key leaders

James, Dewey, Angell, Carr

Who founded functionalism?

Dewey, Carr, and Angell

Why not Wundt?

Wundt was not focused on application of Psychlogy

Zeitgeist

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

Applied Psychology

The use of psychological principles and techniques to solve practical, real-world problems outside of academic settings.

James McKeen Cattell

An American psychologist known for stressing quantification in psychology and influencing the study of individual differences. 1st to use mental testing (started the psychological Review)

Psychological Clinic

The first of its kind, opened by Lightner Witmer in 1896, focusing on testing and treating children.

Witmer COntributions

Founded 1st psychological clinic, empathized team approach , founded psychological clinic journal

Walter Dill Scott

A psychologist who contributed to applied psychology through his work in advertising and military personnel selection.

Who is the father of IO psych

Walter Dill Scott

Hugo Munsterberg

A psychologist who advocated for applied psychology and wrote influential works on the subject, though he held controversial views.

Munsterberg writing

On the witness stand: Psychlogy factors that can effect a trials outcome

Psychotherapy: men’s illness is a behavioral maladjustment

Psychlogy and Industrial Efficency: mental test for selection of jobs

Selection Tests

Psychological assessments used to evaluate candidates for employment or military service, which saw popularity during World War I.

Applied Psych in US

65% Psychlogy today work in applied areas