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Introduction to Introduction to Psychology. or How this class is going to make you smarter, richer, more attractive, and better able to recognize false claims in advertising. Four Goals of Psychology. Observe. Explain. Predict. Control. History of Psychology. Wilhelm Wundt. William James.
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Introduction to Introduction to Psychology or How this class is going to make you smarter, richer, more attractive, and better able to recognize false claims in advertising
Four Goals of Psychology Observe Explain Predict Control
History of Psychology Wilhelm Wundt William James
Historical Perspectives • Structuralism • Attempted to understand WHAT the mind was doing • Functionalism • Attempted to understand WHY certain behaviors occur.
Modern Approaches Neuro/bio – Understand the biological mechanisms underlying behavior Cognitive – Understand the algorithms used in processing Socio-cultural – Understand external/social influences on behavior Personality – Understand individual differences and traits Psychodynamic – Understand motivations for behavior
Syllabus Course Requirements and Grading: Assignment 1: 5%Assignment 2: 5%Assignment 3: 5%Assignment 4: 15% Class Participation: 5% Midterm: 30%Final: 35%
Syllabus Extra Credit Earthquake Safety Disability Resources Honor Code Psych in the News www-psych.stanford.edu/~bigopp/psych1.html