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Psychology as a Science

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and cognition, aimed at describing, understanding, predicting, and controlling thoughts and actions. It examines how the mind and body influence feelings and behaviors, incorporating philosophies and methodologies from early movements like Structuralism and Functionalism, shaped by figures such as Wilhelm Wundt and William James. Modern psychology also addresses key issues like stability versus change, nature versus nurture, and rationality versus irrationality, serving as a vital tool for understanding mental health and human interactions across various fields.

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Psychology as a Science

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

  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 p. 9

  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 p. 9

  6. Who are Psychologists? 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. Psychology Today

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

  8. Different Perspective….Different Questions…. • Depression • Smoking • Weight Control • Low Productivity

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