Psychology 101 Study Guide
Chapt. 1
Dr. David L. Carpenter
Rev. 8/99
I. Psychology's Past
A.
Wilhelm Wundt
B.
William James
C.
American Psychology in the Early 20th Century
1.
Edward Tichner
2.
G. Stanley Hall
3.
John B. Watson
D.
European Psychology in the Early 20th Century
1.
Gestalt
2.
Freud
3.
Piaget
II. Psychology
Today
A.
Six contemporary Approaches in Psychology
1.
Physiological/Neuroscience
2.
Behaviorist - John Watson
3.
Cognitive - Ulric Neisser, Jean Piaget
4.
Sociocultural
5.
Psychoanalytic - Sigmund Freud,
6.
Humanistic - Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow
B.
Professions in Psychology
1.
Basic Research
a.
Biological Psychologists
b.
Experimental/cognitive Psychologists
c.
Developmental Psychologists
d.
Personality Psychologists
e.
Social Psychologists
2.
Applied
a.
Clinical Psychologists
b.
Counseling Psychologists
c.
Industrial/organizational Psychologists
d.
Psychiatrists - NOT Psychologists
III. Three
Important Themes in Psychology
A.
Theme 1: Humans are Extremely Competent
B.
Theme 2: Humans Differ Widely From One Another
C.
Theme 3: Human Behavior Is Complex
IV. Critical Thinking
A.
Guidelines
1.
How are terms defined?
2.
What evidence is provided?
3.
What potential biases exist?
4.
Are conclusions oversimplified?
5.
Are conclusions over generalized?
6.
What other interpretations are possible?
B.
Techniques hindering critical thinking
1.
Appeals to popularity of program or idea.
2.
Incomplete comparisons
3.
Biased language
4.
Statements of certainty
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