Chapter 1 Review - General Psychology

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What is Structuralism in psychology?

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Structuralism is a perspective in psychology that focuses on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components. It was founded by Wilhelm Wundt and further developed by Edward Titchener.

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Who is associated with the idea of studying only observable behavior in psychology?

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John Watson proposed that psychology should focus solely on overt behavior that can be recorded and measured, rejecting introspection.

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What subfield of psychology awards the most doctoral degrees?

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Clinical Psychology is the subfield that awards the greatest number of doctoral degrees, focusing on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

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What famous quote is attributed to John B. Watson regarding behaviorism?

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Watson stated that he could train any healthy infant to become any type of specialist, emphasizing the role of environment over genetics in shaping behavior.

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When are assignments typically due in this psychology class?

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Assignments are due on Sundays by 11:59 pm unless otherwise stated by the instructor.

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What is the main focus of Behaviorism?

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Behaviorism focuses on the study of observable behaviors and the ways they can be learned or unlearned through interaction with the environment.

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Define Functionalism in psychology.

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Functionalism is a perspective that emphasizes the purpose of mental processes and behavior in adapting to the environment, focusing on how they help individuals function.

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Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

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Sigmund Freud is known as the father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychological distress through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

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What is the primary concern of Developmental Psychology?

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Developmental Psychology studies the psychological growth and changes that occur throughout a person's lifespan, from infancy to old age.

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What does Cognitive Psychology focus on?

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Cognitive Psychology focuses on mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.