Psych Unit 1 modules 1-3 cards

Structuralism

Early school of thought that used introspection to reveal the structure of the human mind.

Functionalism

Early school of thought that explored how mental and behavioral processes function and enable the organism to adapt, survive, and flourish.

Experimental Psychology

The study of behavior and thinking using the experimental method.

Humanistic Psychology

Historically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people.

Natural Selection

Principle that inherited trait variations contributing to reproduction and survival are more likely to be passed on to succeeding generations.

Biopsychosocial Approach

Integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis.

Behavioral Psychology

Scientific study of observable behavior and its explanation by principles of learning.

Biological Psychology

Scientific study of the links between biological processes (genetic, neural, hormonal) and psychological processes.

Cognitive Psychology

Scientific study of mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.

Evolutionary Psychology

Study of the evolution of behavior and mind using principles of natural selection.

Psychodynamic Psychology

Branch of psychology that studies how unconscious drives and conflicts influence behavior and uses that information to treat psychological disorders.

Social-Cultural Psychology

Study of how situations and cultures affect behavior and thinking.

Psychometrics

Scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits.

Basic Research

Pure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base.

Developmental Psychology

Branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span.

Edward Titchener

Original Structuralist

William James

Original Functionalist

Psychology’s first women

Mary Whiton Calkins

Margaret Floy Washburn

Original Behaviorist

John B. Watson

B.F. Skinner

Original Humanistic Psychs

Abraham Maslow

Carl Rogers

community psychology

a branch

of psychology that studies how people

interact with their social environments

and how social institutions affect

individuals and groups.

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positive psychology:

the scientific

study of human functioning, with the

goals of discovering and promoting

strengths and virtues that help

individuals and communities to thrive.

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clinical psychology:

a branch

of psychology that studies,

assesses, and treats people with

psychological disorders.

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counseling psychology:

 a

branch of psychology that assists

people with problems in living

(often related to school, work, or

marriage) and in achieving greater

Well-being.

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industrial-organizational (I/O)

psychology:

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the application

of psychological concepts and

methods to optimizing human

behavior in workplaces.

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