PSYC 1000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Visual Cortex, Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, Benzodiazepine
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Wilhlem wundt- commonly referred to as the founder of psychology studied the structure of the human mind through introspection. William james- was a psychologist and philosopher who was recognized for writing the principles of psychology. Sigmund freud- developed psychoanalysis as a therapeutic tool and school of thought in psychology. His theories are based on the idea that behavior is affected by thoughts and beliefs people have but that they aren"t thinking about in the moment. John watson- the founder of behaviorism, believed that psychological theories should be based only on that which is observable. B. f. skinner- best known for operant conditioning which uses reinforcers or consequences to change behavior. Biological psychology: a branch or type of psychology that brings together biology and psychology to understand behavior and thought. Cognitive psychology: is the study of the higher mental processes (language, perception, attention, thinking, problem solving) develop and are used.
