PSYC 2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cognitive Revolution, Radical Behaviorism, Edward B. Titchener

• School: Auburn University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2010
• Professor: Seth A Gitter

Document Summary

The brain: neurological and physiological processes: nerve cells, neurons, neurotransmitters, the mindset of what the brain does , test for pulse, temperature, respirator, etc. Behavior: actions that can be observed or recorded (quantifiable!: observed using . Watch out for social desirability bias (report statements that are untrue/inaccurate in order to make a better impression) Mirrors analogous real-life situations: people watching can also result in changed behaviors. Actometer: measures movements: all have benefits and limitations. The mind: internal subjective experiences: thoughts, attitudes, emotions, memories. Most happen subconsciously (cannot be directly observed) On a scale of 1-10 what is your happiness? . You use the scientific method to investigate it: what matters is how the knowledge is obtained not what is obtained. Psychology is an empirical science -> remain skeptical! Pop psychology -> presented ideas not vented by systematic observation (palm reading/dr. Phil) these ideas are not scientifically tested ergo not reliable.