PSY 102 Lecture 1: chapter1-3 notes
18 Feb 2020
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Scientific theory: explanation for a large number of findings in the natural world: psychology is a science that in common with physical or chemistry. + 2 . Willhelm wundt (1832-1920: established the first experimental psychological laboratory in 1879 in leipzig, germany. Introspection: method by which trained observers carefully reflect and report on their mental experiences. Edward b. titchener (1867-1927: strict parameters surrounding the introspection process. Problems with the structuralist approach to studying the mind: "but what is the purpose of that experience?". Functionalism was heavily influenced by darwin"s thoughts on evolution in what ways. What is the function of the experience of pain: +ex. In what ways do our conscious experiences help us to survive and prosper and pass our genes to the next generation?answer:pain helps us to avoid doing that would cause tissue damage immediate sharp makes you keep hurting things. According to the behaviourists, the proper object of scientific study was observable.
