PSYC 2060U Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Edward B. Titchener, B. F. Skinner, Aristotle
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Scientific study of behavior (interaction with others) and the physiological and mental processes (emotion/feelings) that underlie such behavior. A profession that applies the findings of psychological research to real world problems. Explanation: tells why a behavior or mental process occurs. Prediction: identifies conditions under which a future behavior or mental process is likely to occur, this can be modify, if incorrect. Change: applies psychological knowledge to prevent unwanted behavior or to bring about desired goals (impact change) To learn and better understand behaviors of one self or others. To change and improve behavior by using techniques. To understand why individuals feel/think the way they do. Wihelm wundt (1832-1920: father of psychology , philosophy professor, established the first psychology lab in leipzig, germany in 1879*, focused on perception and conscious experience. Experiments emerged from examining: delay in ball hitting platform, pressing a telegraphy. Found that individuals respond 1/10th faster after they were told and aware than those who weren"t told.
