FOUNDATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

What is Psychology?.

Advertisements

The Basics Unit One. Origins of Psychology -Roots in ancient philosophy -Socrates – “ know thyself” -Plato – rely on thought and reason -Aristotle – rely.

What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of mental processes and behavior.

© 2011 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 1 What is Psychology?

“ A History of Psychology” “Roots from ancient Greece” More than 2000 years ago, Plato a student of Socrates in acient Greece, recorded his teachers advice.

1.3 A History of Psychology. Ancient Greece  Most believed psychological problems were a result of the gods’ punishment  Socrates encouraged his students.

A HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY. Where have we been?  Yesterday we learned:  Three Main interests of Psychologists.

History of Psychology Pages

Structuralism and Functionalism

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON P SYCHOLOGY PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE 1 Chapter 1 WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY Section 1: Why Study Psychology?Why Study Psychology? Section.

Where does Psychology Come From? A Brief History.

Schools of Psychology & Founders. Psychology The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Psychology = the study of the mind and behavior

Psychology A History of Psychology (1:3). Roots From Ancient Greece ► Plato, Socrates, and “Know thyself”  Introspection – “looking within”  Socrates.

PSYCHOLOGY. DEFINITION The scientific study of behavior & mental processes some psychologists (behaviorists) focus on observable behavior, while others.

Psychology’s Roots and Perspectives Thinking Skill: Demonstrate an understanding of how Psychology has evolved as an academic discipline.

The Roots of Psychology. Empiricism Structuralism Functionalism Experimental Psychology Behaviorism Humanistic psychology Cognitive neuroscience Psychology(IB.

Chapter 1 What is Psychology?.

Bellwork How do you think psychology benefits society? Provide examples.

History of Psychology. Roots in Greece Plato once gave the idea to a student “Know Thyself” Socrates said it is important to examine our thoughts and.

The History of Psychology. Objective Students will create a timeline in order to explain the historical emergence of Psychology as a field of study. Students.

What Psychologists Do  Some psychologists research, others consult – or apply psychological knowledge in therapy, and others teach  Clinical Psychologists.

Chapter One What is Psychology?. 1. Why Study Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Behavior – any action that.

September 8 th, 2014 AP Psychology.  Ancient thinkers wondered about the human mind  Greece ▪ Aristotle ▪ Socrates ▪ Plato.

Heads up! Before we begin …

© Richard Goldman September 18, 2006

The Field of Psychology.  Psychologists work in just about every setting you can imagine.  About 1/3 help people with personal problems.  Psychology.

History of Psychology. Ancient Egypt Egypt showed evidence of brain surgery as early as 3,000 B.C. in papyrus writings found in Egypt. “Brain,” the actual.

History of Psychology. Psychology Definition: The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Definition: The scientific study of behavior and.

Review Last Class University question... To get a good job To challenge myself To have more options To make more money To make social connections... To.

Unit One.  Psychology is the scientific, systematic study of human behavior and mental processes.

Background of Psychology Quick Historical Overview.

A Brief History of Psychology. I. Roots from Ancient Greece A.Plato= Know Thyself *We can learn about ourselves through introspection- “look within” B.Aristotle.

Chapter 1: What Is Psychology?. Learning Outcomes Define psychology. Describe the various fields of psychology.

Of Psychology HISTORY. a. Pre-Scientific I.HISTORY Socrates & Plato - knowledge is born within us. - Introspection - Examining one’s own thoughts & feelings.

Chapter 1 The History of Psychology. Traditional psychology has only existed for about 100 years, but its origins go back deeply into history. As far.

Chapter 1 Intro to Psychology. Why Study Psychology?

Section 3 – A History of Psychology A. Ancient Greece 1. Socrates suggested much can be learned by examining our thoughts and feelings. a. This is called.

Schools of thought in psychology.  Early roots in ancient Greek philosophy introspection: “know thyself” (Socrates) associationism (roots of learning.

PSYCHOLOGY. DEFINITION The scientific study of behavior & mental processes some psychologists (behaviorists) focus on observable behavior, while others.

EARLY SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT. Wilhelm Wundt First psychology lab in Leipzig, Germany Conducted first psychology experiment by measuring the atoms of the mind.

HISTORY OF MODERN PSYCHOLOGY. CHARLES DARWIN Study animals to understand human behavior Sexual selection – explained structures unrelated to survival.

Second Hour -What is Psychology? What are the historical roots of psychology as a discipline? Structuralism - Wundt and Titchener Functionalism - James.

1. What is psychology? 2. What type of work do psychologists do? 3. What type of things do psychologists study 4. Why is the study of psychology important?

Science of behavior and mental processes To predict and sometimes control behavior Newest way of thinking….. TRIANGULATION APPROACH->Biopsychosocial Approach.

Chapter 1 What is Psychology?. Section 1 Why Study Psychology Objectives: 1. Identify the goals of psychology 2. Explain how psychology is a science.

A History of Psychology

A History of Psychology

Psychology is a social science, but has its foundations in the natural sciences. The social sciences include history, anthropology, economics, political.

Earliest Schools of Psychological Thought

Unit 1: History of Psychology and Research Methods

The History of Psych We can trace the roots of western Psych back to ancient Greece The Philosopher Socrates is our first written record of Introspective.

Chapter 1 WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY

It’s the study of the human mind and behavior.

A History of Psychology

History of Psychology and Contemporary Perspectives

What is Psychology? Psychology is the scientific, systematic study of human behavior and mental processes.

Psychology The science of behavior and mental processes.

Wilhelm Wundt Considered the founder of the discipline of psychology

Schools of thought in psychology

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

The History of Psychology

Intro to Psychology Unit 1.

Famous Psychologists.

Famous Psychologists.

What is Psychology? Chapter 1.

Unit 1: Psychology’s History and Approaches

Psychology The science of behavior and mental processes.

Lecture #1: The History and Evolution of Psychology 

Presentation transcript:

FOUNDATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY LEADERS AND PERSPECTIVES

LEARNING TARGETS Define the terms structuralism, functionalism psychoanalysis and behaviorism Identify the founders of modern psychology and accurately match with their view/perspective Identify the leading perspectives found in contemporary psychology

EARLY BEGINNINGS OF PSYCHOLOGY Ancient Greece: Philosophers used introspection (looking within) to examine thoughts/feelings Aristotle: associationism (the connection between new experiences and past ones); first scientific approach to looking at human behavior Middle Ages: Mental problems were thought to be cases of demon possession (witch trials) Industrial Age: Period of more scientific foundations Birth of sociology as a field of study

EARLY PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHOLOGY Structuralism: Founder Wilhelm Wundt Sought to understand experiences by breaking down to objective sensations and subjective experiences (subjective) Functionalism: Founder William James Sought to understand how mental processes functioned in the survival of an organism (objective)

Functionalism, cont Behaviors that promoted survival were repeated (habits)

STRUCTUALISM V. FUNCTIONALISM

Behaviorism: Psychoanalysis: Founder: John B. Watson (B. F. Skinner) Believed that only what could be observed could be studied (behavior not consciousness) Psychoanalysis: Founder: Sigmund Freud Focused on the processes of the unconscious mind Psychodynamic thinking focuses on the role of unconscious impulses on behaviors

Turn and Talk Which of the early perspectives do you offers the best explanation for human behaviors?