PSY 205 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Wilhelm Wundt, Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism
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Psychology - teaches healthy respect for complexity of behavior. Based on notion that psychology is used to. Belief that psychology should research analyze consciousness into its elements and function or purpose of consciousness rather see how the elements are related than its structure. Introspection - systematic self observation of own conscious experience. The unconscious - contains thoughts, memories and desires that don"t show yet exert great influence on behavior. Behaviorism - belief that scientific psychology should study only observable behavior (watson) Skinner - says organisms tend to repeat responses that lead to positive outcomes and don"t repeat responses that lead to negative outcomes, says free will is an illusion. Humanism - theory that emphasizes the unique qualities of humans, especially their freedom and their potential for growth. Unconsciousness motivates and early childhood experiences govern personality. Free rational beings with personal growth different than animals. Can not understand human behavior without knowing how people acquire and store and process information.
