PSYC 1101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Hermann Ebbinghaus, Max Wertheimer, Gestalt Psychology
11 Apr 2013
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Elements of consciousness human response to physical stimulus: method of inquiry: introspection looking within self, building blocks of consciousness. Structuralism studies the relationship between elements of consciousness. Functionalism - function of behavior is to bring about successful adaptation (fight vs. flight) Unconscious psychological causes of abnormal mental functioning. Gestalt psychology the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Psychology the study of behavior and mental processes. Developmental psychology how humans change as they grow; human development across the life span. Social psychology interpersonal behavior: attitude formation, change, prejudice, and conformity; how behavior is influenced by presence of others. Experimental psychology utilizes scientific methods to research psychology: among others: sensation, perception, learning, conditioning. Physiological psychology role of brain + peripheral nervous system in behavior. Cognitive psychology consistency in behavior: which factors shape personality, how to assess personality. Personality consistency in behavior; which factors shape personality.
