Unit 1 Intro - Psychological Perspectives

Knowledge gained through the scientific study of behavior is

A researcher interested in Darwinism & genetics would be most interested in...

Physician who changed psychology from philosophy by analyzing the mind in a more structured way

Wundt's approach to study the most basic elements that make up conscious mental experiences.

The goal of humanism is:

The pseudoscience that involves linking bumps on a person's head to personality and character.

In 1890, he published a highly influential, two-volume textbook, Principles of Psychology.

A neuroscientist studies the ___ and its impact on ___ functions and behaviors.

Which is an example of applied science?

An approach is a perspective (view) that involve certain assumptions about...

Which is an example of basic science?

Which approach? Joe learned to play piano because his dad always rewarded him with praise.

A term which refers to a combination of several psychological theories or approaches.

He established the first psychology lab and is considered to be the father of psychology.

Psychologist most likely to be interested how we process, store and retrieve information.

We are motivated to FULFILL their talents. Considered as a drive or need present in everyone...

The perspective where one is most likely to join a research project to study genetics?

When Fred spoke to the psychologist about his inner thoughts and feelings he was engaging in

Freud's technique where patient immediately responds with the first word that comes to mind.

Using existing scientific knowledge to develop technology or inventions.

This humanist believed in each person's personal growth & freedom to direct their future.

A type of research, and it is driven purely by curiosity and a desire to expand our knowledge.

Psychologist who developed psychoanalysis and explored his patients' unconscious minds.

Physiological needs, as depicted in Maslow's hierarcy, include:

The difference between psychiatry & psychology is that a psychiatrist is a

An "educated guess" based on prior knowledge and observation.

This approach requires the study of internal mental processes and events is called