Exam (elaborations)
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MGCCC FINAL EXAM
- Course
- Institution
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MGCCC FINAL EXAM...
[Show more]
Content preview
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY MGCCCFINAL EXAM
Social science – A systematic study of people.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes.
Hard Science - Answer Defined by degree: {one can state, test, prove/reject
hypothesis} (chemistry, physiology)
Soft science is a discipline that evaluates human behaviour based on scientific
research that may be difficult to develop quantitative standards. *Philosophy
and psychology*
Psychology has two parent disciplines: philosophy and physiology.
Wundt, the father of psychology, established the first psych lab in Leipzig,
Germany, in 1879. brought credibility to psychology as science via research
(the lifeblood of psychology)
Structuralism - Answer Titchener. Using empiricism and introspection, this
theory of consciousness divides mental processes into fundamental, structural
elements.
Functionalism - ANSWER James' theory, which focuses on the purpose of
consciousness and mental conduct; consciousness is not static; it is always
changing - the mind adapts to changing situations - "stream of consciousness";
gave rise to modern applied psychology.
Psychoanalytic - ANSWER Freud
Behaviourism - ANSWER: Pavlov/Watson (Classical Condition) Skinner
(Operant Condition)
Cognitive - Piaget/Vygotsky
Humanistic - ANSWER Maslow/ Rogers
, bio-psychological - ANSWER Darwin/buss
Nature - Answer The biological perspective describes behavior in terms of
biology (brain, genetics, etc.).
Nurture - ANSWER sociocultural perspective.
Nature - Answer Nativism, inheritance, DNA/RNA twist, physical make-up,
hereditary
Nurture - ANSWER Tabula rasa: environment, experiences, learning,
upbringing, parenting style, culture.
Nativism - Rousseau; characteristics are innate/come into the world with them.
Tabula Rasa - Answer Blank slate; Locke; skills and knowledge obtained lead
to life lessons.
Pre-conventional moral thought is guided by self-interest and the consequences
of actions (fear of punishment).
Conventional morality is founded on the desire to please others and adhere to
socially accepted rules/values (good girl/bad girl).
Post-conventional - Answer: sophisticated moral reasoning; self-accepted
principles.
Anatomy is destiny; the kid seeks no attention but love; dreams are a royal way
to the unconscious psyche - ANSWER FREUD
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller luzlinkuz. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75632 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now