Psychology Chapter 1 Review

who established the first laboratory for scientific study of the human mind

Behaviorism, the study of observable behavior was founded by

Psychologists conduct research through

When psychologists focus on connections between the brain, hormones, and genes on our behavior

Carefully examining our own thoughts and feelings is known as

_____ psychologists identify and help students who have problems that interfere with learning.

a statement that attempts to explain why things are the way they are

how does Freuds research differ from other psychologist such as Wundt and Skinner

belief that adaptive behavior patterns are learned and maintained to help people operate effectively

clinical psychologist are different from counseling psychologist in that they

The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes

_____ are mental processes that include dreams, perceptions, thoughts, and memories

what does a developmental psychologist do

stresses the influence of unconscious forces on human behavior

Who is known as the founder and "father" of psychology?

The theory of psychology that is broken down into basic consciousness: objective and subjective

idea that the mind functions by combining objective sensations and subjective feelings

Who added to the behaviorist theory with the concept of reinforcement?

Who said "Know Thyself"

What is the largest group of psychologists?

focuses on the importance unconscious motives and conflict in determining human behavior

which of the following is an example of cognitive activity

A person suffering from depression would most likely be treated by a(n)

which perspective has been most influenced by computer science

Founded by William James and the study of how we adapt to the environment

____ psychologists have been influenced by information processing and computer science.

Psychology is a _______

The most famous psychologist who developed the idea of psychoanalysis

____ psychologists study the changes that occur throughout a person's lifespan.

the statement "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" characterizes what perspective or theory

A medical doctor who specializes in treating psychological problems is a

What does Gestalt mean?

_____ focuses on influence of ethnicity, gender, culture, and socio-economic status on behavior

which of the following concepts was central to the work of B.F. Skinner

mental processes operate by the association of one mental state with its successor states

A basic truth or law is otherwise called a

which type of psychologist works within the criminal justice system

Another word for shape/form. Our perceptions are more than the sum of their parts.

What are the five goals of psychology?

how are behaviorism and social learning theory similar/different

an educational psychologist would most likely help...

in the Middle-Ages, it was commonly believed people who acted strangely.

human capacity for self-fulfillment and the ability to make conscious choices is most important