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The History and scope of psychology
Unit 1
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Psychology
12th Grade
01/24/2013

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Psychology
Definition
The science of behavior and mental processes.
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Dr.Williams is a therapist who believes that his client's depression is caused by internalized anger and other subconscious or internal conflicts. Of which psychological perspectives is Dr.Williams most likely a proponent?
Definition
Humanistic
Term
Who is a structuralist?
Definition
Wilhelm Wundt
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Who is a Functionalist?
Definition
William James
Term
Introspection
Definition
Inner observation
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Gestalt Psychology
Definition
You see the whole ex: Stop sign
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Gestalt Principle
Definition
The human eye sees objects in their entirety before perceiving their individual parts
Term
Janet believes that her brother Ralph is depressed because he has a distorted view of reality; He had unrealistically negative thoughts. Which of the following theories comes closest to describing Janet's orientation to abnormal behavior?
Definition
Cognitive
Term
Which of the following best illustrates a humanistic approach to personality?
Definition
Emphasizing personal growth and achievement of individual potential
Term
A therapist who helps a client replaces irrational thoughts with alternative patterns of thinking is a:
Definition
Cognitive Psychologist
Term
John B. Watson was a pioneer in which of the following perspectives of psychology?
Definition
Behaviorism
Term
Psychology aims to:
Definition
Describe, predict, influence, and understand human behavior
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Which of the following psychological theories is known as the one that emphasizes "free will"?
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Humanistic psychology
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Functionalists would argue that introspection was:
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Unscientific
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"Experience cannot be analyzed successfully into its elements" would likely to be said by an:
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Educational Psychologist
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