pschology

William Wundt

• Known as the father of Experimental Psychology.

• Introduced Structuralism, the study of the structure of mind.

• Diagnoses and treats psychological issues.

• Studies how biology influences behavior.

Edward Titchener

• Introduced Structuralism, the study of the structure of mind.

• Introduced Gestalt psychology, emphasizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

• Advocated for Behaviorism, emphasizing the role of environmental influences and conditioned responses in shaping behavior.

• In-depth study of a single individual or group.

William James

• Developed Functionalism, which focuses on how mental processes help individuals adapt to their environments.
• Examines how society and culture shape behavior and the mind.

• Applies psychological principles to the workplace to improve productivity and work life.

Sigmund Freud

• Introduced Gestalt psychology, emphasizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

• Developed Psychodynamic theory, focusing on the role of the unconscious.

• Studies how biology influences behavior.

• Studies how people grow and change over time.

Max Wertheimer

• A process during which the neuron fires an action potential.

• A period immediately following the firing of a neuron during which it cannot generate another action potential.

• Introduced Gestalt psychology, emphasizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

• The process by which our sensory receptors receive information from the environment.

Max Wertheimer

• A process during which the neuron fires an action potential.

• A period immediately following the firing of a neuron during which it cannot generate another action potential.

• Introduced Gestalt psychology, emphasizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

• The process by which our sensory receptors receive information from the environment.

John Watson, Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinner:

• Pioneered Cognitive psychology, focusing on processes like problem solving, reasoning, memory, and learning.

• Founders of Humanistic psychology, emphasizing free will and personal growth.

• Examines how evolution shapes behavior and the mind.

• Advocated for Behaviorism, emphasizing the role of environmental influences and conditioned responses in shaping behavior.

Noam Chomsky, Jean Piaget

• Pioneered Cognitive psychology, focusing on processes like problem solving, reasoning, memory, and learning.

• Founders of Humanistic psychology, emphasizing free will and personal growth.

• Studies the relationship between two variables.

• A process during which the neuron fires an action potential.

Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow:

• Examines how evolution shapes behavior and the mind.

• Focuses on patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique.

• Founders of Humanistic psychology, emphasizing free will and personal growth.

• Examines how society and culture shape behavior and the mind.

Biopsychology

• Diagnoses and treats psychological issues.

• Studies how people grow and change over time.

• Examines how evolution shapes behavior and the mind.

• Studies how biology influences behavior.