PSYC 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Test Validity, Pineal Gland, Times Square Ball

• School: UConn
• Department: Psychological Sciences
• Course: PSYC 1100
• Professor: Andrew J. Wrobel

Document Summary

Empirical method: acquiring knowledge based on observation. Hypothesis: tentative explanation/possible explanation of why we observe what we observe. Ex. the car will turn on not 100% true all the time. Scientific theory: explanation of natural world that is consistently supported by evidence over time. Testable: phenomenon must be perceivable and measurable. Came up with concept as long as he thinks he exists, no evil. Was trapped in concept of mind being separate from body. Pineal gland: located ventricles (gaps in brain) Experiment reaction time to ball drop push button. Adaptation: trait of organism has function for survival and reproduction; because naturally selected. Functionalism: mental activities helps organism to adapt in environment. Hysteria: had symptoms neurological in nature but nothing wrong (delusions, hallucinations, deaf, blind) Ex. song made up of individual notes. Skinner: how behavior is affected by consequences; behaviorist reinforcement/punishment. Skinner box: rat pushed lever for food. Client-centered therapy: helps deal with problematic issues.