Pysch 1

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Wilhem Wundt

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Father of Psych + Studied consciousness
Teacher of Edward Titchener

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Structuralism

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understanding the conscious experience through introspection

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Intropsection

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someone examining their own conscious experiences in an attempt to break them into component parts

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Functionalisim

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Focused on how mental activities helped an organism fit into its enviornment

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Sigmund Freud

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proposed the Psychoanalytic theory

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Psychoanalytic theory

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focus on the role of the unconscious in affecting conscious behavior

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Edward Titchener

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• Student of William Wundt
• developed Structuralism

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William James

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Father of American Psychology
believed in Functionalism

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Psychoanalysis

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• Sigmund Freud
• Unconscious process

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Behaviorism

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focuses on observing and controlling behavior

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Humanism

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perspective in psychology that highlights the potential for good that is innate to all humans

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(Psychoanalysis) Unconscious

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contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are well below the surface of conscious awareness but that nonetheless exert

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Key theorist

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Carl Rogers (1902-1987)
Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)

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Cognitive Psychology

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Study of cognition or thoughts and their relationship to experiences and actions

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Biopsychology

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Study of how biology influences behavior

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Evolutionary psychology

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Examines cognition and behavior from a modern evolutionary perspective

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Psychology

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scientific study of the mind and behavior

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Clinical Psychology

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focuses on the diagnoses and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior

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Counseling Psychology

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Area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and other aspects of the lives of psychologically healthy individuals

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Developmental psychology

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scientific study of development across a lifespan

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Forensic Psychology

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Applies the science and practice of psych to issues within and related to the justice system

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Personality Psychology

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Study of patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique

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American Psychological Association (APA)

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professional organization representing psychologists in the United States

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biopsychosocial model

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perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social factors interact to determine an individual’s health

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dissertation

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long research paper about research that was conducted as a part of the candidate’s doctoral training

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empirical method

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method for acquiring knowledge based on observation, including experimentation, rather than a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous authorities

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ology

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suffix that denotes “scientific study of”

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PhD

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(doctor of philosophy) doctoral degree conferred in many disciplinary perspectives housed in a traditional college of liberal arts and sciences

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personality trait

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consistent pattern of thought and behavior

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postdoctoral training program

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allows young scientists to further develop their research programs and broaden their research skills under the supervision of other professionals in the field

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PsyD

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(doctor of psychology) doctoral degree that places less emphasis on research-oriented skills and focuses more on application of psychological principles in the clinical context

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sport and exercise psychology

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area of psychology that focuses on the interactions between mental and emotional factors and physical performance in sports, exercise, and other activities