PS102 Chapter 1-3: Psychology Notes Chapters 1-3, 14, 15
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G. stanley hall -> established 1st psychology lab in u. s. in 1883. James mark baldwin and james gibson hume established the american psychological. Structuralism-> edward titchener: analyze consciousness into basic elements. Introspection -> careful, systematic observations of one s own conscious experiences. Functionalism-> william james: function or purpose of consciousness, led to investigation of mental testing, developmental patterns and sex differences. Applied psychology and behaviourism -> descendants of functionalism early 1900s: next thought to influences development of psychology. Positive school of thought we do have some free will: function of body makes you who you are. John b. watson (1878-1958) -> founder of behaviourism. Psychology: scientific study of behaviour(overt or observable response or activities) Nature vs nurture debate -> john watson. Behaviourist school of thought emphasized the environment. Sigmund freud (1856-1939 austria: psychoanalytic school of thought. Unconscious: thoughts, memories, and desires that below the surface of conscious awareness but extent great influence on behaviour.
