1-AP Psychology - (Myers - Prologue)

This picture represents what foundational principle of Psychoanalysis

Early Perspective: William James (Founder)

Psychology's basic definition is the study of behavior and mental process

"Tabula Rasa" means what?

Which aspect of psychology deals with: perceptions, dreams, memories, judgments, etc.

Early Perspective: This translates to "SHAPE" or "FORM" because it APPEARS before you eye!

He is the Father of Modern Psychology and created the first Psychological Lab in 1879 in Germany.

Who conducted the Little Albert experiment?

This asks Why? These people are on an endless quest for knowledge.

 first woman to earn a doctoral degree in American psychology 

Modern Psychoanalysis focuses on what aspect of behavior

Founder(s): John Watson & BF Skinner

This famous Psychologist wrote: Principles of Psychology, the first modern textbook of psych in 1890.

Early Perspective: DREAM ANALYSIS and the "Talking Cure"

If you are going to work in the field of psychology you will need to get an advanced degree like a masters or a PhD?

Works with "hardcore" mental patients like schizophrenics in mental hospitals/clinics

This psychologist emphasized on rewards and punishments (a stimuli) for human behavior actions

Big Debates: Slow growth you cannot see or phases/stages?

Deals with theoretical issues in education like student to teacher ratios or block scheduling

Early Perspective: Sigmund Freud (Founder)

Is Psychology an OLD science or a Young science? (compare it to chemistry, biology, physics)

Science of Anatomy: How the body works!

Self-Actualization & Unconditional Positive Regard

What careers attract most psychology majors Most POPULAR

can NOT prescribe medicine!

Which aspect of psychology deals with things you can see and measure, like push-ups, running, or kissing?

Big Debates: Will a shy person always be shy or can they adapt/change?

CAN prescribe medicine!

Believed in studying only things that can be observed and measured

Founder(s): Abram Maslow & Carl Rogers

Influenced by Charles Darwin it emphasized the role played by natural selection and adaptation

A contemporary psychological approach that emphasizes study of ethnicity, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status

Famous Behaviorist: Classical Conditioning (The bell rings and the Dog Drools!)

An actual Medical Doctor specializing in treating mental disorders with medicine

Early Perspective: "The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts!"

Emphasizes genetics, the roles of various parts of the brain, and the structure of nerve cells

The study of what causes Behavior & Mental Activity

This philosopher believed that minds or souls were a Blank Slate (Tabula Rasa).

Early Perspective: DO NOT BREAK IT DOWN; instead...study how our thoughts / feelings function and how we adapt.

Big Debates: what makes you who you are? Genetics Or Experience?

Wrote the first book about psychology called "Peri Psyches"

Famous Behaviorist: The founder of the Movement

He is the "Father of Modern" Psychology, creating the first psychological lab in 1879.

Psychology’s Three Main Levels of Analysis is called the Biopsychosocial Approach?

"Peri Psyches" (The Book) means or translates to...

Studies Ethnicity, Gender, Culture, and effects of Economic Status

The overall governing body of Psychology in the USA is called the APA: American Psychological Association?

Psychology goals are to

However, the first REAL, MODERN textbook was written in 1890 by William James and is called...

What theory does this picture represent?

First WOMAN President of the APA. She was denied her PhD though she earned it!

Applies the principles of psychology to the workplace and its one America's highest paying jobs

Inspired by William James, it emphasized on purpose, function, behavior, and mental experience

Early Perspective: Wilhelm Wundt (Founder)

Famous Behaviorist: did the "LITTLE ALBERT" Experiment

This is the Modern Name for Psychoanalysis

Early Perspective: Studied UNCONSCIOUS forces and early childhood trauma

Early Perspective: Wanted to "break things down" into its basic elements.

Works with Law Enforcement, profiles criminals

works by giving advice on adjustment problems like divorce or death of a loved one

Created the first Psych Lab in the USA; First President and founder of the APA.

Works with individual students to resolve learning issues and conflicts

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Believes in fulfilling all of your goals and potentials

Early Perspective: 3 German Guys that studied Human Perception

Forced early psychology to become a real science in the 1940s

Little Albert was taught to fear a ________ who he originally liked.

Psychoanalysis / Psychodynamic approach believes behavior is caused by which of the following:

What is the best definition of Psychology?

Famous Behaviorist: Made this Learning "BOX"

Wundt liked to use this technique to study behavior. It means "looking into oneself" by breaking down your experience.

Influenced by the computer revolution, it compares the mind to a computer for processing info