1. Psychology as a Science

2. The Goal of Psychology : Empirical study of human behavior and cognition.
To describe…..
To understand ….
To predict….
To control ….

3. Where and What…. Philosophy Physiology + new ideas Psychology
How the mind works
How the body works
How the mind and body influence : feelings, thoughts, and actions.

4. Early “isms” of Psychology
Structuralism
Wilhelm Wundt
Structure of consciousness [mind]
Introspection
Functionalism
William James
How consciousness helped us to evolve
Influenced by Darwinism
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5. Early “isms” of Psychology
Behaviorism
John Watson & B.F. Skinner
Focus only on what is observable
Narrowed and Extended the field
Other Influences
Freud and the unconscious
Humanistic Psychologist
Cognitive Revolution and technology
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6. Psychology Today Who are Psychologists? What are Psychologist?
Clinicians
Counselors
Instructors
Consultants/Coaches
Legal/Medical fields
Schools/Measurement
What are Psychologist?
First and foremost, psychologists are investigators.
Role as problem solver whether it be disorders or explain human interaction.

7. Grand Issues of Psychology
Stability vs. Change
Nature vs. Nurture
Rational vs. Irrational

8. Major Perspectives of Psychology
Description
Behavioral
Overt behavior and learned responses.
Cognitive
Internal structures of the mind, thoughts, and beliefs.
Biological
Biological events behind behavior.
Evolutionary
Influence of evolved psychological mechanisms, how they advantageous.
Developmental
Change in behavior and cognitive processes over the life-span
Psychodynamic
The role of the unconscious and internal states
Social &Cultural
The dual influence of the society and culture on our perspectives and behavior.
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9. Different Perspective…. Different Questions….
Depression
Smoking
Weight Control
Low Productivity