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Hockenbury and Hockenbury Discovering Psychology Fourth Edition

Delve into the origins of psychology, major perspectives, and research methods. Explore influential figures like Wundt and Freud, and the scientific process of seeking answers and building theories. Understand naturalistic observation, surveys, and experimental methods, and their applications in understanding human behavior. Learn about the contemporary psychology landscape and ethical considerations in psychological research.

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Hockenbury and Hockenbury Discovering Psychology Fourth Edition

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  1. Hockenbury and Hockenbury DiscoveringPsychology Fourth Edition Outline PowerPoints Chapter 1: Introduction and Research Methods (c) 2007 Worth Publishers

  2. Chapter 1: Introduction and Research Methods Prologue: Just a Game? Introduction: The Origins of Psychology • The Influence of Philosophy and Physiology • Wilhelm Wundt: The Founder of Psychology • Edward B. Titchener: Structuralism • William James: Functionalism • Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis • John B. Watson: Behaviorism • Carl Rogers: Humanistic Psychology (c) 2007 Worth Publishers

  3. Chapter 1: Introduction and Research Methods Contemporary Psychology • Major Perspectives in Psychology • Specialty Areas in Psychology The Scientific Method • The Steps in the Scientific Method: Seeking Answers • Building Theories: Integrating the Findings (c) 2007 Worth Publishers

  4. Chapter 1: Introduction and Research Methods Descriptive Research Methods • Naturalistic Observation: The Science of People- and Animal-Watching • Case Studies: Details, Details, Details • Surveys: (A) Always (B) Sometimes (C) You’ve Got to Be Kidding! Correlational Studies: Looking at Relationships and Making Predictions (c) 2007 Worth Publishers

  5. Chapter 1: Introduction and Research Methods The Experimental Method • Do Violent Video Games Increase Aggressive Behavior? An Experiment • Variations in Experimental Design • Limitations of Experiments Ethics in Psychological Research Closing Thoughts Application: Evaluating Media Reports About Psychology (c) 2007 Worth Publishers

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