psych unit 2

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