SCED 304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Monism, Preconscious, Behaviorism
2 Nov 2017
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Psychology way the mind works/ how it differs between people/ emotions. The science of understanding all the things we do, think and feel . More specifically: the study of human behavior and mental processes ( internal vs. external) Focus mind/ brain activity related to the body. Differs from other fields b/c it uses technology through the mind and brain throug. Behavior: external (facial expressions, violent outburst, body language) Mental processes- internal ( emotions, critical thinking, thoughts, reactions, problem s. Is our mind non-material? (separate from body) Or is it composed only of physical matter? (connected to body) Burgeoning awareness of brain as an important organ. Trepanation (~ 5000 bce) drilling into the brain while individual was alive. Brain as a source of intellect? nal) hroughout activities, sessions, etc. (vs. invasive procedures) lem solving) Psychology established as an independent science (germany ~1700s) Lots of argument over whether its possible to scientifically possible to study the mind.
