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General Psychology Introduction to Psychology

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General Psychology

Introduction

to

Psychology

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The Past, Present and Future

the scientific study ofPsychology:

behavior

and

mental processes

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Psychology seeks to

predict,

explain, and improve

describe,

The Goals of Psychology

the events it studies to enhance human welfare

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Question ????

What does a psychologist do?

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What a psychologist does!

Behavioral neuroscience

Experimental psychology

Cognitive psychology

Developmental psychology

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What a psychologist does!

Personality psychology

Health psychology

Clinical psychology

Counseling psychology

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What a psychologist does!

Social psychology

Cross-cultural psychology

Evolutionary psychology

Behavioral genetics

Clinical neuropsychology

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What Psychologists do!

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Education of a Psychologist

Ph. D. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Psy. D. Doctor of Psychology

M. D. Medical Doctor - Psychiatrist

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Another Question ????

How has psychology affected you recently?

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The Roots of Psychology

Book written by Aristotle more than 2000 yrs. ago contains material similar to that which is in your text for this course

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The Roots of Psychology

monism

John Locke

tabula rasa

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The Roots of Psychology

Charles Darwin

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The Roots of Psychology

Wilhelm Wundt

Principles of Physiological Psychology

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Early Schools of Psychology

Edward B. Titchener

Structuralism

introspection

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Early Schools of Psychology

William James

Principles of Psychology

Functionalism

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Early Schools of Psychology

G. Stanley Hall

American Journal of Psychology

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Women in Psychology: Founding Mothers

Mary Whiton Calkins

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Women in Psychology: Founding Mothers

Margaret Floy Washburn

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Pseudopsychologies

• PseudopsychologyPhrenology

Franz Gall

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Pseudopsychologies

• Palmistry

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Pseudopsychologies

• Graphology

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Pseudopsychologies

• Astrology

Uncritical acceptance

Positive instances

Fallacy of positive instances

The Barnum Effect

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

The Neuroscience Perspective

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

The Psychodynamic Perspective

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

The Behavioral Perspective

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

Ivan P. Pavlov

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

Edward L. Thorndike

Law of Effect

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The Origins of Psychology

John B. Watson

Behaviorism

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The Origins of Psychology

B.F. Skinner

Cognitive behaviorism

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

The Cognitive Perspective

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

Gestalt Psychology

Wolfgang Köhler

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

Jean Piaget

Artificial intelligence

Social constructivism

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

The Humanistic Perspective

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The Origins of Psychology

Carl Rogers

Abraham Maslow

Humanistic Psychology

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Major Perspectives in Psychology

The Socioultural Perspective

culture

norms

Cultural Psychology

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Key Issues and Controversies

Nature vs. Nurture Nature refers to the range of

traits, capacities and limitations that each person inherits genetically.

Nurture refers to all the environmental influences.

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Key Issues and Controversies

Conscious vs. Unconscious Causes of Behavior

Conscious = aware

Unconscious = not aware

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Key Issues and Controversies

Observable Behavior

Internal Mental Processes

vs.

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Key Issues and Controversies

Free Will

vs.

Determinism

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Key Issues and Controversies

Individual Differences

vs.

Universal Principles

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History and Approaches to Psychology. Psychology: The scientific study of behavior and mental processes Let’s break down the definition: Behavior: Anything.

History and Approaches to Psychology. Psychology: The scientific study of behavior and mental processes Let’s break down the definition: Behavior: Anything.

The History & Scope of Psychology. Psychology: A Definition The science of behavior and mental processes.

The History & Scope of Psychology. Psychology: A Definition The science of behavior and mental processes.

Introduction to Psychology Spring 2010. What is Psychology? The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Introduction to Psychology Spring 2010. What is Psychology? The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

History of Psychology, Types of Psychologists. What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes Mental processes: what the.

History of Psychology, Types of Psychologists. What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes Mental processes: what the.

What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of mental processes and behavior.

What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of mental processes and behavior.

Prologue: The Story of Psychology. What is Psychology Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes.

Prologue: The Story of Psychology. What is Psychology Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes.

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY An Introduction. WHAT IS ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY? Psychology = “the science of behavior and mental processes.” Define: Science, Behavior,

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY An Introduction. WHAT IS ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY? Psychology = “the science of behavior and mental processes.” Define: Science, Behavior,

Prologue: The Story of Psychology. Psychology Roots Behavior and Mental Process Definition of Psychology : Definition of Psychology : the science that.

Prologue: The Story of Psychology. Psychology Roots Behavior and Mental Process Definition of Psychology : Definition of Psychology : the science that.

Psychology Psychology: The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes Where do we Psychology around us?

Psychology Psychology: The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes Where do we Psychology around us?

Chapter One What is Psychology?. 1. Why Study Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Behavior – any action that.

Chapter One What is Psychology?. 1. Why Study Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Behavior – any action that.

What is Psychology Chapter 1. Behavior and Mental Processes Psychology: the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychology: the scientific.

What is Psychology Chapter 1. Behavior and Mental Processes Psychology: the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychology: the scientific.

The History and Perspectives of Psychology. Psychology What does it mean? Inner sensations- mental processes Observable behavior.

The History and Perspectives of Psychology. Psychology What does it mean? Inner sensations- mental processes Observable behavior.

The Science of Psychology Chapter 1. Psychology as a Science Psychology - scientific study of behavior and mental processesPsychology - scientific study.

The Science of Psychology Chapter 1. Psychology as a Science Psychology - scientific study of behavior and mental processesPsychology - scientific study.

Psychology: Scientific study of behavior and mental processes tested through scientific research.

Psychology: Scientific study of behavior and mental processes tested through scientific research.

History of Psychology. Psychology Definition: The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Definition: The scientific study of behavior and.

History of Psychology. Psychology Definition: The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Definition: The scientific study of behavior and.

Defining Psychology Psychology – the science of behavior and the mental process ◦ behavior: anything an organism does ◦ mental process: the internal.

Defining Psychology Psychology – the science of behavior and the mental process ◦ behavior: anything an organism does ◦ mental process: the internal.

Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology: study of behavior & mental processes connected with emotional distress or impairment in functioning.

Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology: study of behavior & mental processes connected with emotional distress or impairment in functioning.

Psychology Perspectives. Psychology The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. –Uses scientific research methods. –Behavior includes all observable.

Psychology Perspectives. Psychology The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. –Uses scientific research methods. –Behavior includes all observable.

The History of Psychology. Psychology What does it mean? Inner sensations- mental processes Observable behavior.

The History of Psychology. Psychology What does it mean? Inner sensations- mental processes Observable behavior.

Industrial Psychology What is Psychology? “Psychology is the science of behavior and mental Processes”. -the sum or characteristics of the mental states.

Industrial Psychology What is Psychology? “Psychology is the science of behavior and mental Processes”. -the sum or characteristics of the mental states.