Psych Final Review

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Define Psychology- What does it study?

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Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental process

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Wilhelm (William) Wundt: What were his contributions and methods?

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Opened the first psychology lab, Known as the first psychologist, Used a process called introspection

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What were the strengths and weaknesses of Wundt's methods?

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Strengths: created the foundation for modern psychology; Weaknesses: his methods rely on unobservable factors

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What were William James' contributions to psychology?

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Believed the human mind evolved to better serve us, Functionalism- functions developed to help us survive (adapt or die), Used in everyday life

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How were James' ideas different from Wundt's?

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Wundt believed in structuralism and introspection which mainly focused on thoughts, emotions, and perception; Structure of the mind (Wundt/structuralism) vs. functions/purpose of the mind (James/Functionalism).

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What were Sigmund Freud's contributions to psychology?

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Studied the unconscious mind, Controls our behaviors (without us knowing), Helped prove that the mind is complex and therapy can help people

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What were the three parts of the Freudian personality?

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ID- Instincts, Superego- morality, Ego- mediator

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What is an Experimental Research Model?

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Controlled environment where one or multiple elements are manipulated by the examiners in order to come to a conclusion.

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What is Observational Research?

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Sophisticated equipment to measure and record behavior. Degree of control over the environment.

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What is Naturalistic observation?

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Collects info by observing subjects unobtrusively.