Psychology Study Guide
PSY 101
Review Sheet #1
Chapters 1-3
1. What does psychology study?
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviors and mental processes. Behaviors include all outward or overt actions and reactions, mental processes include all internal covert activities of the mind. The goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict, and control the behaviors and mental process of both human and animals.
2. Explain Structuralism.
Structuralism is the study of the structure of the mind. It’s based on the idea that introspection could be used on thoughts as well as physical sensations.
3. What is Gestalt Psychology?
A study of how sensation and perception creates a whole pattern that is greater than the sum of the individual components.
4. Who is John Watson and what is he known for?
John Watson is an American Psychologist who challenged the functionalist viewpoint with science of behavior. He is known for being the founder of behaviorism by using conditioning as a basis for his idea.
5. Describe the cognitive approach.
The cognitive perspective focuses on memory intelligence perception thought processes, problem solving, language and learning.
6. Who is Freud and for what theory did he provide the foundation?
Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist. He provided the foundation of the theory on psychoanalysis. This is a theory for which modern psychotherapy is based.
7. Describe the view of contemporary psychologists in regards to the different approaches in psychology (this has to do with the Developmental Systems approach)
Modern psychotherapy focus may still include the unconscious mind and influence its over conscious behavior conscious behavior. There are seven approaches over all.
8. What are the main areas of specialization in Psychology?
Therapy, research, teaching, equipment design and workplaces, developing educational methods, health, sports performance, legal issue, business concerns, design of tools and furniture.
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Review Sheet #1
Chapters 1-3
1. What does psychology study?
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviors and mental processes. Behaviors include all outward or overt actions and reactions, mental processes include all internal covert activities of the mind. The goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict, and control the behaviors and mental process of both human and animals.
2. Explain Structuralism.
Structuralism is the study of the structure of the mind. It’s based on the idea that introspection could be used on thoughts as well as physical sensations.
3. What is Gestalt Psychology?
A study of how sensation and perception creates a whole pattern that is greater than the sum of the individual components.
4. Who is John Watson and what is he known for?
John Watson is an American Psychologist who challenged the functionalist viewpoint with science of behavior. He is known for being the founder of behaviorism by using conditioning as a basis for his idea.
5. Describe the cognitive approach.
The cognitive perspective focuses on memory intelligence perception thought processes, problem solving, language and learning.
6. Who is Freud and for what theory did he provide the foundation?
Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist. He provided the foundation of the theory on psychoanalysis. This is a theory for which modern psychotherapy is based.
7. Describe the view of contemporary psychologists in regards to the different approaches in psychology (this has to do with the Developmental Systems approach)
Modern psychotherapy focus may still include the unconscious mind and influence its over conscious behavior conscious behavior. There are seven approaches over all.
8. What are the main areas of specialization in Psychology?
Therapy, research, teaching, equipment design and workplaces, developing educational methods, health, sports performance, legal issue, business concerns, design of tools and furniture.
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