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Wilhelm Wundt
_______ _________ was a German psychologist who is widely regarded as the founder of experimental psychology. He established the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany in 1879, and his work focused on studying human consciousness and perception through rigorous scientific methods.
Edward Titchner
________ _________ was a prominent figure in the field of psychology, known for his contributions to structuralism. His achievement lies in establishing psychology as a scientific discipline and introducing introspection as a method to study the structure of the human mind.
G. Stanley Hall
______ ______ was a pioneering American psychologist who established the first psychology research laboratory in the United States (APA) and played a significant role in the development of child psychology.
Charles Darwin
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
William James
founder of functionalism; studied how humans use perception to function in our environment
Sigmund Freud
Austrian physician whose work focused on the unconscious causes of behavior and personality formation; founded psychoanalysis.
Psychometrics
the scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits
industrial-organizational psychology
the application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces
Human Factors Psychology
a branch of psychology that explores how people and machines interact and how machines and physical environments can be made safe and easy to use
Clinical Psychology
a branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders
Psychiatry
a branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; practiced by physicians who sometimes provide medical (for example, drug) treatments as well as psychological therapy
Positive Psychology
the scientific study of optimal human functioning; aims to discover and promote strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive
Community Psychology
a branch of psychology that studies how people interact with their social environments and how social institutions affect individuals and groups
Structuralism
an early school of psychology that used introspection to explore the elemental structure of the human mind
Functionalism
A school of psychology that focused on how our mental and behavioral processes function - how they enable us to adapt, survive, and flourish.
Humanistic Psychology
historically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people and the individual's potential for personal growth
Cognitive Psychology
the scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating
Behavioral Psychology
the scientific study of observable behavior, and its explanation by principles of learning
Biological Psychology
a branch of psychology concerned with the links between biology and behavior
Evolutionary Psychology
the study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection
Psychoanalytic Psychology
study of the unconscious, includes childhood and aggression issues
Sociocultural Psychology
perspective concerned with how cultural differences affect behavior
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