PSY 1010; Modules 1-6 (EXAM 1)| history of psychology
and research/experimenta%on| New 2026
Module 1
Psychology is born...
Dec 1879
in Leipzig, Germany
by Wilhelm Wundt
2 branches of psychology
structuralism and func"onalism
Structuralism
Titchener (Wilhelm's student)
-discover mind's structure
-"Introspec"on:" report immediate sensa"ons and elements of an experience.
deemed UNRELIABLE
Func"onalism
William James
-Darwinism: thinking is adap"ve and contributed to ancestoral survival
-conciousness serves a func"on
-consider past, adjust to present and plan for future
-explore emo"ons, memories, will power, habits and streams of conciousness.
Behaviorists
1920-60
-observable behavior
-sensa"ons can't be observed but behavior can
Freudian Psychology
-unconcious thought process
-emo"onal response to childhood experiences affects behavior
-PAST BASED
, humanis"c psychology
1960s
-(Behav. and Freu. are too limi"ng)
-CURRENT environmental influences can nurture or limit our growth poten"al
-we need love and acceptance in our environments
Cogni"ve Psychology
1960s
-how we percieve, process and remember info
-understanding of brain func"on
-helps treat disorders
biopsychological approach
considered a DEEP level of analysis (integrated biological and psychological influences)
for ex) natural selec"on/genes AND learned fears/emo"onal responses
(see pg 8 of textbook)
Applied Psychology (career/workplace)
clinical, counseling, psychiatry, industrial/organiza"on, etc.
(see pgs 10-11 of textbook)
clinical psychology
assess and treat mental, emo"onal, and behavioral disorders
counseling psychology
assists people with problems in living (o?en related to school, work, or marriage) and in
achieving greater well-being
psychiatry
a branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; prac"ced by physicians who
some"mes provide medical (for example, drug) treatments as well as psychological therapy
Industrial/Organiza"on Psychology
the applica"on of psychological concepts and methods to op"mizing human behavior in
workplaces
Module 2
and research/experimenta%on| New 2026
Module 1
Psychology is born...
Dec 1879
in Leipzig, Germany
by Wilhelm Wundt
2 branches of psychology
structuralism and func"onalism
Structuralism
Titchener (Wilhelm's student)
-discover mind's structure
-"Introspec"on:" report immediate sensa"ons and elements of an experience.
deemed UNRELIABLE
Func"onalism
William James
-Darwinism: thinking is adap"ve and contributed to ancestoral survival
-conciousness serves a func"on
-consider past, adjust to present and plan for future
-explore emo"ons, memories, will power, habits and streams of conciousness.
Behaviorists
1920-60
-observable behavior
-sensa"ons can't be observed but behavior can
Freudian Psychology
-unconcious thought process
-emo"onal response to childhood experiences affects behavior
-PAST BASED
, humanis"c psychology
1960s
-(Behav. and Freu. are too limi"ng)
-CURRENT environmental influences can nurture or limit our growth poten"al
-we need love and acceptance in our environments
Cogni"ve Psychology
1960s
-how we percieve, process and remember info
-understanding of brain func"on
-helps treat disorders
biopsychological approach
considered a DEEP level of analysis (integrated biological and psychological influences)
for ex) natural selec"on/genes AND learned fears/emo"onal responses
(see pg 8 of textbook)
Applied Psychology (career/workplace)
clinical, counseling, psychiatry, industrial/organiza"on, etc.
(see pgs 10-11 of textbook)
clinical psychology
assess and treat mental, emo"onal, and behavioral disorders
counseling psychology
assists people with problems in living (o?en related to school, work, or marriage) and in
achieving greater well-being
psychiatry
a branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; prac"ced by physicians who
some"mes provide medical (for example, drug) treatments as well as psychological therapy
Industrial/Organiza"on Psychology
the applica"on of psychological concepts and methods to op"mizing human behavior in
workplaces
Module 2
