PSYC 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Mary Whiton Calkins, Hermann Von Helmholtz, Margaret Floy Washburn
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Chapter 1- psychology: evolution of a science: what makes psych unique. It"s the stud(cid:455) of the (cid:373)i(cid:374)d/(cid:271)eha(cid:448)io(cid:396) (cid:449)hi(cid:272)h is supe(cid:396) ha(cid:396)d to (cid:374)ail do(cid:449)(cid:374) We use the scientific method- steps and objective information. Study of mind- private inner experience of perceptions, thought memories, feelings. Through behavior- the observable actions by which an organism adjusts to its environment. (anything observable- self-reported/visible: goals of psych. Control what will happen- prevention and intervention: levels of analysis. 6. 1. scientific prediction: understanding the ways events relate to one another, suggesting what mechanisms link those events to certain predictors. Casual prediction: specifies conditions under which behaviors will change: control. Control means making behavior happen or not happen. Nature vs nurture: considers the impact of biology and environment, which is more important, how do they interact, schizophrenia (most linked to genetics, some environ, sexual orientation, political ideology (way more enviro)
