PSYC 102 Chapter Notes -Kurt Lewin, Unconscious Mind, Behaviorism
10 Dec 2012
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Definition: the scientific study of behaviour and the mind (mental processes) Behaviour is observable and can be measured - eg actions and responses. Mind is the internal states that cannot be seen directly and must be inferred from observable responses - eg thoughts and feelings. B = f(p, e: kurt lewin. Reciprocal influences : maturation to development individual to group thoughts to behaviours. Psychological capacities evolve (in a sociohistorical context). Our behaviour is shaped by our cultural heritage. Our experience of the world is highly subjective. Environmental (eg past/present physical environmental, social environment) Six theoretical perspectives (see chart p. 24: psychodynamic, behaviourist, humanist, cognitive, sociocultural, biological/evolutionary, psychodynamic perspective a psychological perspective that focuses on how personality processes including unconscious impulses, defenses, and conflicts influence behaviour. Conscious / pre-conscious / unconscious mind (repression) Drives keep us going . (hunger, sexual drives) Original sin/basic goodness. (humans are born bad and society need to train them)
