origins of pyschology

• What is a simple definition of psychology?

  It is the scientific study of the brain and behavior.
• How long has psychology been recognized as a field of science?

  About 150 years.
• Who is considered the first person to study behavior using scientific techniques?

  Wilhelm Wundt.
• What are the key features of psychology as a science?

  • Systematic study
  • Objective methods
  • Empirical techniques (observation and experimentation)
• What does 'systematic' mean in the context of scientific research?

  It means working according to a fixed or controlled method.
• Why is objectivity important in psychological research?

  To ensure that personal opinions do not influence results and conclusions.
• What is empiricism in scientific research?

  It is the idea that conclusions must be based on data collected from the world.
• What is the significance of following the scientific method in psychology?

  It helps to trust the results of psychological studies.
• Who is known as the father of experimental psychology?

  Wilhelm Wundt.
• What was Wundt's contribution to psychology?

  He established the first psychological laboratory and called himself a psychologist.
• What is structuralism in psychology?

  It is the approach that describes the mind in terms of its simplest definable components.
• What method did Wundt use in his research?

  Introspection, where participants report their conscious experiences.
• What is a criticism of Wundt's introspective methods?

  Participants may not accurately report their own mental states.
• What is an inference in psychological research?

  It is a guess or assumption about internal mental processes based on behavior.
• What did behaviorists focus on in their research?

  Observable behavior and stimulus-response mechanisms.
• What is the main difference between behaviorists and cognitive psychologists?

  Behaviorists focus on observable behavior, while cognitive psychologists study internal mental processes.
• What are the key psychological approaches introduced in the timeline of psychology?

  • Psychodynamics (Freud)
  • Behaviorism (Pavlov, Skinner)
  • Social Learning Theory
  • Humanism
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Biological Psychology
• What did Freud contribute to psychology?

  He developed the concept of the unconscious mind and the structure of personality.
• What is the focus of humanistic psychology?

  It emphasizes free will and achieving self-actualization.
• How do cognitive psychologists view the mind?

  They compare it to a computer, processing inputs and outputs.
• What advancements have allowed biological psychology to study behavior scientifically?

  Tools like fMRI scanners and genetic research.
• What is the significance of the approaches unit in psychology?

  It explores various ways psychologists study the brain and behavior.
• What is the role of key terms in studying psychology?

  They help students understand and effectively use complex terminology in writing.
• Why is it important to have a key term list when studying psychology?

  It helps in learning new terms and their definitions effectively.
• What is the purpose of the psych boost app mentioned in the material?

  To provide free features like flashcards and quizzes for psychology students.