Psychology Chapter 1-2 Test Notecards

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Wilhelm Wundt
1832-1920, founded a field of experimental psychology that came to be known as structuralism
John Watson
Founder of behaviorism
B.F. Skinner
Established idea of reinforcement
Sigmund Freud
Founded psychoanalysis
Biological Perspective
emphasizes the influence of biology on behavior
Behaviorism
Psychology is limited to observable, measurable events
Replication
Process of repeating a study to see if the same results are yielded
Psychology
Scientific study study of behavior and mental processes
Psychoanalytic Perspective
Emphasis on unconcious thoughts/drives and how they impact human behavior
Behavioral/Learning Perspective
Studies behaviors associated with certain actions
Humanistic Perspective
Emphasis on human capacity for self-fulfillment
Cognitive Perspective
Emphasis on role thoughts play in determining behavior
Evolutionary Perspective
Evolution of behavior and mental processes
Sociocultural Perspective
Studies influence of ethnicity, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status on behavior and mental processes
Trephining
Creating a hole in the skull to release evil spirits