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Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Ethology, Behaviorism

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26 Sep 2012
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Western University
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Psychology
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Psychology 1000
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Dr.Mike

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Read for september 13: finish chapter one next time: history & methods. Psychology: the scientific study of behaviour and the mind (pg. 4) Functionalism: focus on the function or significance of behaviour. How does a behaviour or mental process help us to adapt. Psychodynamic: focus on the unconscious experience, the mind . Person grew up in a violent home, is now a violent person. Discuss how behaviour changes under various conditions. Can"t study behavior by itself, look at everything. Whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Very different from psychodynamic perspective which says people have unresolved conflict, humanists believe humans are good. ** be able to contrast the different schools of psych, be able to understand distinct traditions. 43% majority are clinical psychologists, either treat clients or research. 11% counseling, tend to deal with normal behaviors, not diagnosable. 4% developmental -> aging, child development, brain development. 5% educational, try to find best ways to teach.

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12. You are listening to a psychologist describe his view of human nature. He uses terms like "free will", "choice" and the "search for meaning". This illustrates which of the major perspectives on psychology? A) humanistic B) behavioural C) cognitive D) psychodynamic E) socio-cultural

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3. Professor Abel views the causes of schizophrenia as strictly biological, while Professor Worth sees the causes as completely environmental. Both are wrong. Why? A) the causes of abnormal behaviour are best described at the psychological level B) the causes of abnormal behaviour are best described in terms of psychodynamic principles C) interaction must be considered—both levels are likely involved and each influence the other D) there are no known explanations for schizophrenia. E) B & D are correct