WEEK 1 - Introduction

Question 1

Definition of psychology

Answer 1

The scientific investigation of mental processes and behaviour

Question 2

Structuralism

Answer 2

Analyse consciousness into its basic elements. Feelings, sensations and images make up experiences.

Question 3

Functionalism

Answer 3

Function of consciousness. Beyond sensation and perception

Question 4

Schools of thought

Answer 4

Psychodynamic, Behaviourist, Humanistic, Cognitive, Evolutionary

Question 5

Psychodynamic perspective

Answer 5

Actions are determined by the interplay of thoughts, feelings and wishes in the mind. Mental events happen outside of conscious awareness.

Question 6

Behaviourist perspective

Answer 6

Stimuli come to control behaviour through learning. Human behaviour is understood entirely without reference to thoughts and feelings.

Question 7

Humanistic perspective

Answer 7

Focuses on the individual. Humans have an innate drive to improve themselves.

Question 8

Cognitive perspective

Answer 8

Behaviour is the product of information processing. Focuses on the way people perceive, process, and retrieve information.

Question 9

Evolutionary perspective

Answer 9

Psychological processes are shaped by natural selection.