Psychology 2nd Edition Spielman Test
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psychology The study of a subject.
myths or misconceptions related to psychology Popular false beliefs about psychology, such
as 'Most people use only 10 percent of their brain.'
birth of psychology Occurred in 1879 in Germany.
founder of psychology Wilhelm Wundt.
focus of psychology according to Wilhelm Wundt The scientific study of conscious experience.
,Wilhelm Wundt's belief about psychology's focus Examining people's awareness of their
immediate experience.
Edward Titchener Established one of the first psychological research laboratories in the
United States and is associated with structuralism.
first two major schools of psychology Structuralism and functionalism.
introspection A technique used in psychological research to observe and report conscious
reactions.
fundamental components of conscious experience Identified and examined by structuralism,
including sensations, feelings, and images.
type of psychologist most likely to use introspection Structuralist.
Mariska's study She is participating in a study where she observes and reports her
conscious reactions, likely conducted by a structuralist.
Isabel's technique Listening to classical music and recording her feelings and impressions, a
method associated with structuralism.
psychologist associated with structuralism Edward Titchener.
psychologist associated with behaviourism John Watson.
psychologist associated with humanism Abraham Maslow.
psychologist associated with psychoanalytic theory Sigmund Freud.
school of psychology focused on observable behaviour Behaviourism.
school of psychology focused on unconscious motivation Psychoanalytic theory.
school of psychology focused on functions of behaviour Functionalism.
school of psychology that examines the whole rather than individual parts Gestalt psychology.
technique used by structuralists Introspection.
scientific study of observable behaviour Behaviourism.
Limitation of conscious experience method The experiences cannot be verified.
Psychologist associated with component parts understanding Edward Titchener
, Field in psychology closest to structuralism Sensation and perception
School of psychology focused on purpose of behavior Functionalism
Pioneer associated with functionalism Mary Whiton Calkins
Functionalist perspective on pain perception We can understand pain perception only if we
understand the role of pain in human survival and adaptation.
School of psychology studying purpose of consciousness Functionalism
Dr. Smythe's view on taste understanding Functionalist approach
Dr. Ramos's view on understanding emotions William James
Term for continuous flow of thoughts by William James Stream of consciousness
Early approach fostering applied psychology and behaviorism Functionalism
First woman to receive a Ph.D. in psychology in the U.S. Mary Calkins
Leta Hollingworth Best known for her research on intelligence and the psychology of women.
William JamesConsidered the founder of functionalism.
B. F. Skinner Considered the founder of behaviourism.
John B. Watson Proposed that the study of consciousness should be replaced by the study
of behaviour.
Behaviourism Insisted that observations be verifiable.
John B. Watson's Argument Psychologists should abandon the study of consciousness.
Behaviour Governance According to John Watson, behaviour is primarily governed by the
environment.
Strict Behaviourist Agreement Human behaviour is caused primarily by environmental
factors.
Watson's Study Focus Psychologists should study only the observable behaviours of people.
Ariadne's Belief Individuals learn to be either aggressive or non-aggressive as a result of
their experiences, consistent with behaviourist psychology.
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psychology The study of a subject.
myths or misconceptions related to psychology Popular false beliefs about psychology, such
as 'Most people use only 10 percent of their brain.'
birth of psychology Occurred in 1879 in Germany.
founder of psychology Wilhelm Wundt.
focus of psychology according to Wilhelm Wundt The scientific study of conscious experience.
,Wilhelm Wundt's belief about psychology's focus Examining people's awareness of their
immediate experience.
Edward Titchener Established one of the first psychological research laboratories in the
United States and is associated with structuralism.
first two major schools of psychology Structuralism and functionalism.
introspection A technique used in psychological research to observe and report conscious
reactions.
fundamental components of conscious experience Identified and examined by structuralism,
including sensations, feelings, and images.
type of psychologist most likely to use introspection Structuralist.
Mariska's study She is participating in a study where she observes and reports her
conscious reactions, likely conducted by a structuralist.
Isabel's technique Listening to classical music and recording her feelings and impressions, a
method associated with structuralism.
psychologist associated with structuralism Edward Titchener.
psychologist associated with behaviourism John Watson.
psychologist associated with humanism Abraham Maslow.
psychologist associated with psychoanalytic theory Sigmund Freud.
school of psychology focused on observable behaviour Behaviourism.
school of psychology focused on unconscious motivation Psychoanalytic theory.
school of psychology focused on functions of behaviour Functionalism.
school of psychology that examines the whole rather than individual parts Gestalt psychology.
technique used by structuralists Introspection.
scientific study of observable behaviour Behaviourism.
Limitation of conscious experience method The experiences cannot be verified.
Psychologist associated with component parts understanding Edward Titchener
, Field in psychology closest to structuralism Sensation and perception
School of psychology focused on purpose of behavior Functionalism
Pioneer associated with functionalism Mary Whiton Calkins
Functionalist perspective on pain perception We can understand pain perception only if we
understand the role of pain in human survival and adaptation.
School of psychology studying purpose of consciousness Functionalism
Dr. Smythe's view on taste understanding Functionalist approach
Dr. Ramos's view on understanding emotions William James
Term for continuous flow of thoughts by William James Stream of consciousness
Early approach fostering applied psychology and behaviorism Functionalism
First woman to receive a Ph.D. in psychology in the U.S. Mary Calkins
Leta Hollingworth Best known for her research on intelligence and the psychology of women.
William JamesConsidered the founder of functionalism.
B. F. Skinner Considered the founder of behaviourism.
John B. Watson Proposed that the study of consciousness should be replaced by the study
of behaviour.
Behaviourism Insisted that observations be verifiable.
John B. Watson's Argument Psychologists should abandon the study of consciousness.
Behaviour Governance According to John Watson, behaviour is primarily governed by the
environment.
Strict Behaviourist Agreement Human behaviour is caused primarily by environmental
factors.
Watson's Study Focus Psychologists should study only the observable behaviours of people.
Ariadne's Belief Individuals learn to be either aggressive or non-aggressive as a result of
their experiences, consistent with behaviourist psychology.
