Origins Of Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 different Approaches in Psychology?
A
- Biological Approach
- Learing Approach
- Cognitive Approach
- Psychodynamic Approach
- Humanist Approach
2
Q
What does Science mean?
A
The means of acquiring knowledge through systematic and objective investigation. Aim is to find general laws
3
Q
What does Introspection mean?
A
An attempt to study the mind by breaking conscious awareness into basic structures of thoughts, images and sensations.
4
Q
What is Psychology?
A
The study of the mind and it’s functions, and how the functions affect its behaviours
5
Q
Where did Psychology originate from?
[3]
A
- Germany
- Late 1870s
- William Wundt
6
Q
Who invented Introspection?
A
William Wundt
7
Q
What was Wundt known as in Psychology?
A
Father of Psychology
8
Q
Who criticized Introspection and why?
[2]
A
- Watson
- He thought it was too subjective
9
Q
Since what year has the study of mental processes been a highly scientific area?
A
Since cognitive revolution of 1960s
