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Psychology The scientific study of behavior and mental (cognitive) processes of humans and animals
Wilhelm Wundt Father of Psychology; Founder of functionalism
Structuralism A theory of consciousness developed by Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Bradford Titchner
Introspection Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
Functionalism The doctrine that emphasizes the adaptiveness of the mental o behavioral processes
Psychoanalysis A therapy approach developed by Sigmund Freud that focuses on bringing forward repressed, unconscious thoughts.
Gestalt Psychology A school of thought that believes all subjects and scenes can be observed in their simplest forms.
Phrenology The detailed study of shape and size of the cranium as a supposed indication of character and mental ability
Behaviorism The theory that human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to thoughts or feelings, and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behavior patterns
John B. Watson American psychologist that established the psychological school of behaviorism
"Little Albert" An experimental case study showing empirical evidence of classical conditioning in humans.
Ivan Pavlov A Russian psychologist known primarily for his work in classical conditioning.
B.F Skinner An American psychologist, behaviorist, author, inventor, and social behaviorist.
Humanistic Psychology A psychology perspective that emphasizes individuals' inherent drive towards self actualization.
Abraham Maslow Creator of the hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority.
Carl B. Rogers "Person-Centered approach", his own unique approach to understanding personality and human relationships
Nature vs. Nurture Debate Relates to the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities as compared to an individual's personal experiences
Basic Research vs. Applied Research
Clinical Psychology The branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness and disability.
Psychiatrist A medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Industrial Organizational Psychologists The scientific study of human behavior in organizations and the work place.
Human Factors Psychologist An interdisciplinary field which discovers and applies information about human behavior, abilities, limitations
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