psychology prologue. what is psychology? “the science of behavior and mental processes” what an...
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PSYCHOLOGY
Prologue
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What is Psychology?
“The science of behavior and mental processes”
What an organism thinks, feels and acts
What an organism DOES
What an organism EXPERIENCES sensations, dreams, thoughts, beliefs, feelings…
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History of Psychology
• MIND AND BODY ARE DISTINCT= Socrates, Plato, Descartes
• MIND AND BODY ARE CONNECTED= Aristotle
• WILHELM WUNDT = Father of modern Psychology
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Evolution of Psychology
• Until 1920’s - Science of MENTAL LIFE
1920’s – 1960’s - Science of OBSERVABLE BEHAVIOR
1960’s to current- BEHAVIOR and MENTAL PROCESSES
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Structuralism used introspection (looking in) to explore the elemental structure of the human mind Inherent problems
Prologue: Psychology’s Roots
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Functionalism focused on how
behavioral processes function- how they enable organism to adapt, survive, and flourish
Prologue: Psychology’s Roots
William James 1842 - 1910
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW6nm69Z_IE
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BIG ISSUES QUIZ
• 0 = disagree strongly; 1= disagree somewhat; 2 = disagree slightly3 = agree slightly; 4 = agree somewhat; 5 agree strongly
Most people have an accurate understanding of the reasons for their own behavior
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0 = disagree strongly; 1= disagree somewhat; 2 = disagree slightly3 = agree slightly; 4 = agree somewhat; 5 agree strongly
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Psychology’s BIG ISSUES
• Stability vs. Change
• Rationality vs. Irrationality
• Nature vs. Nurture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd5Y3-F79LY
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PSYCHOLOGY’s BIG ISSUE
NATURE VS. NURTURE DEBATE
Nature: Socrates Nurture: Aristotle, Locke -the mind as a blank slate
EMPIRICISM: knowledge originates in experience, science should be about observation and experimentation
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SEVEN PERSPECTIVES
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PSYCHODYNAMICHow behavior derives from unconscious conflicts & drives – childhood traumas,
unfulfilled wishes, etc…
• Sigmund Freud
- Personality develops through unconscious experiences- Id, Ego, Superego
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• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umeSI8CmaPw
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BEHAVIORAL
• How do we learn to respond? How do we alter our behavior for desired results?
Behavior controlled by events in the environment
• Ivan Pavlov, John Watson, B.F. Skinner
Investigated OBSERVABLE behavior
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• Pavlov http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhqumfpxuzI
• Eddie Izard and Pavlov’s cathttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whwiMrBNWCA
• Skinner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_ctJqjlrHA
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HUMANISTIC
Behavior controlled by internal growth and self concept
Behaviors evolve are self-directed (FREE WILL)
MASLOVCarl Rogers
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COGNITIVEHow we encode, process, store and retrieve information for memory and reasoning
Behavior is a product of our learning
• Jean Piaget, Noam Chomsky
How we learn (process, store, retrieve and use info)
How learning influences our behavior
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NEUROSCIENCEHow does brain and body work together to enable memories, emotions?
• Behavior is controlled by neurological function
• Roger Sperry
• Biological interaction of mind and body(BRAIN & CNS)
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SOCIAL-CULTURAL
• How behavior and thinking varies between cultures and situations
Behavior is a product of societal influences
• Solomon Asch
Looks at how behavior and thinking varies across cultures
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EVOLUTIONARYHow does natural selection and evolution influence genes & behavior?
• Charles Darwin
• Natural selection of traits promotes the perpetuation of genes
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BEHAVIOR-GENETIC
• How much does our environment vs. genetics influence our differences, intelligence, personality, sexual orientation?
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Perspectives Hand Mnemonic
Psycho-dynamic
Cognitive
BehavioralSocio-Cultural
Humanistic
Evolutionary
Neuroscience
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Perspectives Practice
• Peter has some emotional problems and is acting out in school. Upon doing some tests, they discover that he excels in visual learning and visual learning cues, while textual cues seem to be a problem. They also learn he may have dyslexia.–What perspective might she use to
explain or deal with his behavior?
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Perspectives Practice
• Peter has some emotional problems and is acting out in school. His teacher notices that – while bright- he lacks self-esteem. He is left alone at home and is not eating properly. She found out recently that he is also homeless. She believes that with time and help, he can reach his full potential. –What perspective might she use to explain
or deal with his behavior?
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Perspectives Practice
• Peter has some emotional problems and is acting out in school. After he begins taking medication, he begins to slow down and focus on his work. He seems to be doing better, but his mood is “off” and he is not his “happy-go-lucky” self.–What perspective might she use to
explain or deal with his behavior?
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Perspectives Practice
• Peter has some emotional problems and is acting out in school. After further investigation into his past, we discover that both his father and grandfather suffered from aggressive tendencies – including Oppositional Defiant Disorder – and had not received help for their illness.– What perspective might she use to explain or
deal with his behavior?
• Beth
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Psychology Perspectives• Death Penalty – For or Against?– The Andrea Yates Story: 60 minutes