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Psychology 101

Psychology 101. Prologue The Story of Psychology. Upstate. What is Psychology?. How many definitions? First definition: (1879-1920) Psychology - science of mental life Wilhelm Wundt (1879) - first laboratory for study of mental life Sensations, feelings, thoughts that are …

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Psychology 101

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  1. Psychology 101 Prologue The Story of Psychology

  2. Upstate What is Psychology? • How many definitions? • First definition: (1879-1920) • Psychology - science of mental life • Wilhelm Wundt (1879) - first laboratory for study of mental life • Sensations, feelings, thoughts that are … • within the individual.

  3. Upstate • Studied - structure of the mind • Est. school of thought - structuralism • Method of study - introspection • Introspection means … • The mind = sensations, feelings, thoughts • These are all …

  4. Upstate • Second definition: (1920-1960) • John Watson - objected to term mental life. Why? • Not directly observable • Watson’s definition: • Psychology - science of observable behavior • Est. school of thought - behaviorism.

  5. Upstate • Example: tack in chair • Third definition: (1960-present) • Psychology - science of (overt) behavior and mental processes (covert) • Combines “mental life” and overt behavior.

  6. Upstate Psychology’s Big Issues 1) Stability vs. Change 2) Rational vs. Irrational 3) Nature vs. Nurture

  7. Upstate Psychology’s Perspectives 1. Neuroscience 2. Evolutionary 3. Behavior genetics 4. Psychodynamic 5. Behavioral 6. Cognitive 7. Socio-cultural

  8. Upstate • Types of Psychologists - subfields • (1)Developmental, (2)Biological • (3)Personality, (4)Social • (5)Cognitive, (5)Industrial/organizational (6)Clinical/Counseling • (7)Marriage, Family & Relationships • Basic research - builds knowledge base, little practical application • Applied research - addresses practical problems.

  9. Upstate • Difference between clinical psychologists and psychiatrists. • Studying psychology: • PRTR • Preview, Think, Review Read, • SQ3R • Survey, Question, Read, Review, Reflect

  10. Upstate Additional Study Hints • Distribute your study time • Listen actively, ask questions, process information actively • Overlearn • Be a smart test taker

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