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Psychology: The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. What is Psychology Psychology: The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Psychology = 3 Parts 1. Scientific Study – research methods 2. Behavior -- observable 3. Mental Processes -- thoughts/feelings Example: Are some people born more aggressive than others? How would you go about answering this question?

BEHAVIOR Any action that other people can observe or measure.

Cognitive Activities Mental Processes – Perceptions, Thoughts, Memories, Dreams. Construct – Cannot be seen, measured or touched Perceptions, Thoughts, Memories, Dreams

EMOTIONS How do emotions affect your behavior and mental processes?

THE GOALS OF PSYCHOLOGY Observe Describe Explain Predict Control Events Example: Scott Norwood page 5 EXAMPLE: SCOTT NORWOOD – kicker

Jobs in Psychology Clinical – Largest School vs. Educational Developmental Personality Social Consumer Forensic

Theorists Wilhelm Wundt – Father of Psych. Structuralism –Consciousness Modern Experiments Lights

Theorists William James 1st psych text Functionalism– mental processes evolve Ex: washing hands, brushing teeth, etc. Consciousness helps us adapt and function

Gestalt School Perception of something is affected by context. Sudden Insight Pg. 17

Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud Focus on Abnormal Behavior/Unconscious thoughts & desires Gained understanding thru Observation Freudian Slip “Do you want to study for tomorrow’s kizz?”

Psychology: Chapter 1: 4

The Biological Perspective Look at the influence of Biology on our behavior Specifically hormones and genes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gF9SkmCEEU

EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE Focuses on the evolution of behavior and mental processes. Darwin’s Theory – fittest will survive Example: People who are naturally resistant to certain diseases are more likely to transmit their genes to future generations.

Cognitive Perspective Emphasizes the role that thoughts play in determining behavior. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuvF113uty4 In short –study the mind

The Humanistic Perspective Stresses importance of consciousness, self-awareness, and ability choices. Personal Experience Free to Choose Good people – help others

The Psychoanalytical Perspective Stresses the influence of unconscious forces on human behavior. Freud’s views on Aggression Acting on the unconscious

Learning Perspective Emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior.

Sociocultural Perspective Studies the influence on ethnicity, gender, culture, and socio-economic status on behavior and mental processes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlFAd4YdQks&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFO1b9I-u5Q Shopping http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnOt1ZSp_tw -- helping a fallen person http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVDzRPZbHTk