Approaches - origins of psychology

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    • What is a simple definition of psychology?
      Psychology is the scientific study of the brain and behavior.
    • How long has psychology been a field of science?
      Psychology has been a field of science for around 150 years.
    • What was the focus of study before psychology became a scientific discipline?
      Before psychology became scientific, the focus was on philosophy and medicine.
    • Who is considered the first person to study behavior using scientific techniques?
      Wilhelm Wundt is considered the first person to study behavior using scientific techniques.
    • What is the significance of Wilhelm Wundt's work in psychology?
      • Established the first psychological laboratory.
      • Shifted the study of the mind from philosophy to controlled empirical science.
      • Produced one of the first books on psychology and the first academic journal for psychological experiments.
    • What was the name of the first psychological laboratory established by Wundt?
      The first psychological laboratory was called the Institute of Experimental Psychology.
    • What approach to research did Wundt use to study sensation and perception?
      Wundt's approach to research in sensation and perception was called structuralism.
    • What method did Wundt use in his research?
      Wundt used introspection, where participants reported their conscious experiences.
    • How did Wundt control his studies to ensure reliable results?
      Wundt controlled the experimental conditions and the environment in which the experiments were conducted.
    • What does it mean to make inferences in psychological research?
      Making inferences means making educated guesses about internal mental processes based on observed behavior.
    • What is a criticism of Wundt's introspective methods?
      A criticism is that participants may not accurately report their own mental states, leading to biased results.
    • How did Wundt's work influence later psychological approaches?
      Wundt's scientific methods inspired later psychologists to study the mind using controlled methods.
    • What are the strengths and weaknesses of Wundt's research methods?
      Strengths:
      • Controlled experiments with large samples.
      • Clear methods that can be replicated.

      Weaknesses:
      • Subjective nature of introspection.
      • Potential for biased self-reports.
    • What did behaviorists reject in their approach to psychology?
      Behaviorists rejected introspection and the study of internal mental processes.
    • Who are two key researchers associated with behaviorism?
      John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner are key researchers associated with behaviorism.
    • What is the main focus of social learning theory?
      • Emphasizes learning through observation.
      • Considers internal mental processes in human learning.
      • Argues that behavior is influenced by observing others.
    • What is the main argument of humanistic psychology?
      Humanistic psychology argues that humans have free will and should focus on self-actualization.
    • How does cognitive psychology relate to the computer analogy?
      • Views the mind as similar to a computer.
      • Inputs are sensory information; outputs are behavior.
      • Focuses on understanding mental processes like memory and perception.
    • What has allowed psychologists to study the active brain in recent decades?
      The development of tools like fMRI scanners has allowed psychologists to study the active brain.
    • What are the key areas of focus in biological psychology?
      • Links between brain areas and abilities.
      • Study of genetic influences on behavior.
      • Understanding mental health conditions through biological factors.
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    • Why is it important to learn psychological terminology?
      Learning psychological terminology is important for effective communication and writing in psychology.
    • What is the significance of having a key term list in psychology studies?
      A key term list helps students keep track of new terminology and definitions as they learn.
    • What does the term 'empiricism' refer to in scientific research?
      Empiricism refers to basing conclusions on data collected from the world rather than just theory.
    • What is the role of objectivity in psychological research?

      Objectivity ensures that research design, results, and conclusions are not influenced by personal bias.
    • Why is following the scientific method important in psychology?
      Following the scientific method is important to trust the results of psychological studies.
    • What is the significance of Wundt's influence on the development of psychology?
      Wundt's influence marked the transition of psychology from philosophy to a scientific discipline.
    • How did Wundt's work contribute to the establishment of psychology as an independent field?
      Wundt's work established psychology as an independent field through his experimental methods and laboratory.
    • What is the relationship between Wundt's introspection and modern psychological methods?
      Wundt's introspection laid the groundwork for understanding internal mental processes, despite its limitations.
    • What is the main focus of cognitive psychologists?
      Cognitive psychologists focus on understanding internal mental processes through experimental tasks.
    • How did the behaviorist approach differ from Wundt's methods?
      The behaviorist approach focused on observable behavior and rejected introspection, unlike Wundt's methods.
    • What is the significance of the timeline of psychology presented in the video?
      The timeline of psychology highlights the development of various psychological approaches over 250 years.
    • What did Freud contribute to the field of psychology?
      Freud developed the psychodynamic approach and introduced the concept of the unconscious mind.
    • What is the main argument of the humanistic approach in psychology?
      The humanistic approach argues that humans have free will and should focus on self-actualization.
    • How do cognitive psychologists view the mind in relation to computers?
      Cognitive psychologists view the mind as similar to a computer, processing information like software.
    • What advancements have allowed for the study of the brain's activity in psychology?
      Advancements like fMRI scanners have allowed psychologists to study the brain's activity.
    • What is the role of biological psychology in understanding behavior?

      Biological psychology studies the links between brain areas and abilities, as well as genetic influences on behavior.
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