psy 111 week 1

What does psychology refer to?

Psychology refers to the scientific study of the mind and behavior.

What is a hypothesis in psychological research?

A hypothesis is a tentative explanation proposed by a researcher to explain a phenomenon.

What did Wilhelm Wundt contribute to psychology?

Wundt founded psychology as a distinct scientific discipline and emphasized introspection and structuralism.

What is structuralism?

Structuralism is a psychological approach that focuses on the contents of mental processes rather than their functions.

What is functionalism according to William James?

Functionalism focuses on how mental activities help an organism adapt to its environment.

What did Sigmund Freud emphasize in his theories?

Freud emphasized the importance of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences in understanding behavior.

What are Gestalt principles?

Gestalt principles highlight how individual sensory experiences relate to each other as wholes.

What is behaviorism?

Behaviorism is a psychological approach that focuses on observable behavior rather than inner experiences.

What is operant conditioning, and who developed it?

Operant conditioning is a method of learning that occurs through reinforcement and punishment, developed by B.F. Skinner.

What is humanistic psychology?

Humanistic psychology emphasizes the potential for good within all people, focusing on personal growth and self-actualization.

What did Abraham Maslow propose?

Maslow proposed a hierarchy of human needs, suggesting that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs can motivate behavior.

Who is Noam Chomsky and what did he advocate for?

Chomsky is a linguist who advocated for re-incorporating the study of mental functioning into psychology, marking the cognitive revolution.

What is the biopsychosocial model in health psychology?

The biopsychosocial model examines how biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors interact to affect health.

What is forensic psychology?

Forensic psychology deals with psychological questions in the context of the justice system, such as competency to stand trial.

What does social psychology study?

Social psychology focuses on how individuals interact and relate to one another, including themes like attraction and conformity.

What were Naomi Weisstein's contributions to psychology?

Weisstein challenged the male biases in psychology and stimulated the development of feminist psychology.

What is multicultural psychology?

Multicultural psychology studies how culture impacts individuals and addresses the biases in psychological research.