first psychological exams

argued for role of nature in psychological development

seed of consciousness is in the heart; nurture side

behavior is directed by self-interest; psychological hedonism

concept of emotion; importance of cognition in human experience

environment shapes a child’s behavior; nurture side

inherent potential; nativism; nature side

just noticeable difference, first empirical psych measurement

theory of natural selection; functionalism & evolutionary psych

first psychology lab; structuralism

first psychology lab in America; functionalism

principles of classical conditioning

experimental study of memory using nonsense syllables

founded the field of psychodynamic psychology

contributed to the field of structuralis

- behaviorism; behavior is a product of conditioning and environment

cognitive and social processes of remembering; schema

theory of cognitive development in children

behaviorism; reward and punishment

pioneer in the study of attention

first female president of APA; memory & self-concept

first woman to earn a doctorate in psychology from Cornell University; second female APA president

focused her research on women & child development

developed basic concepts of theoretical & practical approach to child psychoanalysis

used method of introspection to identify the basic elements of psychological experience

attempts to understand why particular psychological aspects have developed

focuses on role of unconscious thoughts, feelings, and memories, and early childhood experiences in determining behavior

not possible to objectively study the mind so they study behavior instead

role of biology on human behavior and mental processes

emphasis is placed on the individual’s potential for personal growth

study of mental processes, including perception, thinking, memory, and judgments

study of how the social situations and the cultures in which people find themselves influence thinking and behavior

adaptation and survival as the basis of behavior and mental processes

diagnoses a patient, determines suitable intervention or treatment, and does therapy and projective techniques

can administer psychological tests

does the same as psychologists but they can also prescribe medication or use other physiological tests and treatments

generally work for institutions or agencies; some practice independently and specialize in treating a specific type of problem

studies the functioning of different brain areas and the effects of hormones and neurotransmitters on behavior

provide therapy to patients with the goal of improving their life experiences

- uses sophisticated research methods to study memory, language, and thinking

- conduct research on the cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur across the lifespan

specialty characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial and legal system

concerned with understanding how biology, behavior, and the social situation influence health and illness

study how individuals relate to their community, and the reciprocal effect of communities on individuals

applies psychology to the workplace with the goal of improving the performance and well-being of employees

develop theories that explain the psychological processes of individuals, and to focus on individual differences

studies how people learn in school, the effectiveness of school programs, and the psychology of teaching

- topics of study include conformity, group behavior, leadership, attitudes, and person perception

understand the factors that influence performance in sports, including exercise and team interactions

psychology was taught at University of San Carlos in Cebu and University of Santo Tomas in Manila

philosophical psychology brought by Spanish priests

psychology was taught as a subject separate from philosophy and the Department of Psychology was established at UP attached to the School of Education

The Psychology Department of UST was established

(UST is the first institution to offer a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and master's and doctorate degrees in the field)

the B.S. Psychology degree was offered in UST

(Departments of psychology relied heavily on education courses particularly those in guidance and counseling)

First psychologist to become head of the UP Department of Psychology

succeeded Alonzo as chairman of UP’s Psychology Department

first to major in psychology from undergraduate to doctorate degree

head of the Department of Psychology AND set up the FEU Psychological Clinic

became the Dean of the College of Education at National University

chairman of the Department of Psychology at UST in the early 1930s to 1954

(established the Experimental Psychology Laboratory at UST in 1938)

a physician; chairman of UST’s Psychology Department for 18 years

First Filipino to receive a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

(began the psychology program at PWU in 1948 with the establishment of its Institute of Human Relations)

became chairman of the UP Psychology Department for 22 years

Joined Caltex Philippines as head of their Personnel Department

established the Department of Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University

the first psychological clinic was set up by Sinforoso Padilla at the UP

Jaime Zaguirre, psychiatrist and part-time instructor of clinical psychology at the UP, set up the first neuropsychological services unit at the V. Luna General Hospital with clinical psychologist Olga Ruiz de Araña

Institute of Human Relations, a psychological clinic, was established at PWU by Estefania Aldaba-Lim

since the abolition of the undergraduate pre-med course, psychology has been used as one of the preparatory courses for medicine

The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) conducted a survey of psychology graduates as a means of evaluating academic programs in psychology

the Psychological Association of the Philippines was founded ○ became the forum for the reading of scientific papers

First thesis written in Filipino was written by ??

“Ang Pag-uulit ng Isang Wika at Pagsalin sa Ikalawang Wika: Isang Eksperimento sa Malayang Paggunita”

established in 1960 by James Culligan, SJ, a guidance counselor

Set up by Estefania Aldaba-Lim in 1962

(now owned by the Ayala Group of Companies)

provide for the certification of psychometricians and the licensing of practicing psychologists

(protect and ensure the competent practice of psychology in the Philippines)

protects the public from pseudo-psychologists by licensing only those with adequate training and experience to provide excellent service to clients

(aims to regulate the professional practice of psychology in the country)

activities of the mind and brain, related to cognition and encompass all the things that our mind can do naturally

(include reasoning, learning, thinking, problem solving, perception, etc.)

responses or reactions we make or activities we engage in

psychologists can distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior, allowing them to gain a better understanding and a more accurate perspective of human and animal behavior, thoughts, and actions

provides answers to why people behave the way they do under different circumstances

(Why do people do the things they do? What factors contribute to development, personality, social behavior, and mental health problems?)

allows psychologists to make guesses about human behavior without necessarily understanding the mechanisms underlying the phenomena

Psychology strives to change, influence, or control behavior to make constructive and lasting changes in people's lives.

person who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual’s mental health and/or researches in the field of mental health

understand educational goals and how to meet them