Origins

• What is the task for this week regarding glossaries?


  To get organized with key term glossaries for each topic.
• Why should blank glossaries be saved in files appropriately?

  So they are ready for use as new topics are started.
• How can you make your glossary more organized?

  By using Merge Cells and Text Direction, as well as color coding.
• What is the historical significance of Trepanning?

  It dates back to 6500 BC.
• What activity will be done during the lesson related to psychology?


  A timeline of Psychology will be built using pictures and headings.
• What is the definition of science in the context of psychology?

  Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.
• Who is John Locke and what is his contribution to psychology?

  John Locke was a philosopher who contributed to the concept of personal identity and the human mind.
• What is empiricism according to John Locke?

  Empiricism is the belief that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience and can be studied using the scientific method.
• How did Charles Darwin influence the emergence of psychology?

  Darwin's evolutionary theories set the stage for the emergence of psychology as we know it today.
• How does psychology differ from natural sciences?

  Psychology is a relatively new scientific discipline with roots in 17th and early 19th century philosophy.
• What was psychology once known as?

  Psychology was once known as experimental philosophy.
• Who was Rene Descartes and what concept did he introduce?

  Rene Descartes introduced the concept of Cartesian dualism, which means the mind and body are separate entities.
• What is the significance of Wilhelm Wundt in psychology?

  Wilhelm Wundt opened the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany, and is often considered the father of psychology.
• What approach did Wundt take in studying psychology?

  Wundt studied the structure of the human mind by breaking down behaviors into their basic elements, known as structuralism.
• How did Wundt's ideas lead to the field of cultural psychology?

  Wundt began thinking about patterns and trends of behavior in groups, which later led to cultural psychology.
• What method did Wundt use to study the human mind?

  Wundt used introspection to investigate the human mind.
• What does introspection involve?

  Introspection involves the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.
• What was the first systematic experimental attempt to study the mind?

  Introspection was the first systematic experimental attempt to study the mind by breaking up conscious awareness into basic structures of thoughts, images, and sensations.
• What does the term 'structuralism' refer to in psychology?

  Structuralism refers to isolating the structure of consciousness by breaking down mental processes into basic elements.
• What are some problems with Wundt's idea of introspection?

  Subjects' reports from introspection are subjective and could not be replicated, making them unreliable.
• Why did behaviorist psychologists question the scientific status of introspection?

  Behaviorist psychologists questioned it because introspection produced subjective data that varied from participant to participant.
• What is the significance of empirical methods in psychology?

  Empirical methods focus on phenomena that can be observed and measured, which is essential for scientific credibility.
• What are the four goals of psychology?

  The four goals are Description, Explanation, Prediction, and Change.
• What is a limitation of the scientific method in psychology?

  Some areas of human behavior and mind cannot be observed and therefore cannot be measured using the scientific method.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the scientific method in psychology?

  Strengths:

  • Focuses on objectivity and controlled environments
  • Produces accurate knowledge and facts
  • Establishes causes of behavior and develops theories

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Limited understanding of natural behavior
  • Some phenomena cannot be observed or measured
• How do different psychological approaches relate to each other?

  • Each approach offers a different perspective on human behavior.
  • Approaches can cross over and take strengths from each other.
  • Understanding origins helps in comprehending the development of these approaches.
• What is the PEECLB structure used for in evaluating introspection?

  The PEECLB structure is used to create clear, well-structured paragraphs for evaluation, including Point, Explain, Evidence, Counter, and Link Back.
• What is a potential issue with self-reported thoughts in introspection?

  Self-reported thoughts may be distorted as individuals might present more positive thoughts than they actually have.
• What is the purpose of studying the origins of Psychology?

  To understand where it came from and how approaches to studying human behavior have developed over time
• What is the PEECLB structure used for in evaluating introspection?

  • Point
  • Explain
  • Evidence
  • Counter
  • Link Back
• What is a strength of using the PEECLB structure in evaluations?


  It helps to create clear and well-structured paragraphs
• What does the term "introspection" refer to in psychology?

  It refers to the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings
• Why might reports from introspection be considered distorted?

  Participants may not be honest about their feelings, leading to biased accounts
• What is a limitation of introspection regarding the delay in reporting experiences?

  There may be inaccuracies in participants' accounts due to the delay between experience and reporting
• Why are subjective reports from introspection considered unreliable?

  Because each person's experiences are unique and cannot be replicated
• What is structuralism in psychology?


  It is the idea that human experiences can be broken down into smaller, observable components
• Who is associated with the development of structuralism?


  Wilhelm Wundt
• What is the significance of Wundt's work in psychology?

  It paved the way for later controlled research and the study of mental processes
• How does the scientific method contribute to psychology as a science?

  It allows for objective research and the establishment of facts through controlled studies
• What is the task for this week regarding glossaries?


  To get organized with key term glossaries for each topic studied.