Psych Unit 1: History of Psych/Modern Perspectives

The roots of psychology begin with

• the Scientific Revolution

• the Enlightenment

• Plato in ancient Greece

• the development of language in Egypt

Modern psychology was born in the

• 1900s, with the invention of EEG machines

• 1800s, after the birth of modern science.

• Middle Ages, with tests to determine if a person was possessed

• 1600s, with the invention of the telescope

The experiment we conducted yesterday using Jolly Ranchers was an example of what Wave 1 method of studying Psychology?

• Introspection

• Free-association

• Operant Conditioning

• Sub-conscious desires

This perspective emphasizes the role mental processes, like thinking and memory, play in determining behavior.

• Cognitive

• Biological

• Evolutionary

• Sociocultural

This perspective argues that behavior is shaped by the desire for acceptance and understanding and every person has free will

• Humanistic

• Psychoanalytic

• Behaviorist

• Biological

Psychologist who are studying diversity and ethnic groups are most likely using this perspective.

• Sociocultural

• Behaviorist

• Biological

• Psychoanalytical

This perspective focuses on the role of unconscious motives on behavior.

• Psychoanalytical

• Evolutionary

• Behaviorist

• Cognitive

This perspective looks at hormones and genetic factors to explain behavior and mental processes.

• Biological

• Behaviorist

• Evolutionary

• Cognitive

What is the definition of Psychology?

• The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

• The scientific study of plants and animals

• The study of weird crap people do.

• The scientific study of outer space

What does it mean when a psychologist is using a modern Eclectic Approach?

• The Psychologist sticks his finger in a light socket.

• The Psychologist uses a wide variety of techniques to solve the particular problem they are facing.