PSYCH 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Weight Watchers, Caffeine, Jane Goodall
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Introduction to the history and science of psychology. Psychology: the science of behavior and mental processes. Greek words psyche - (mind) logo - (the study of) Much of psychology studies normal rather than abnormal behavior. Analyzed sensations, images, and feelings into basic elements introspection: looking inward to describe experiences. Modern schools of thought: biological: how the body influences behavior, thoughts, feelings. Evolutionary psych: learning/behaviorism: how environment and experience affect behavior, thoughts, feelings. John b. watson: cognitive: how thoughts affect behavior, feelings. Cognitive revolution: sociocultural: how social and cultural influences affect thoughts, feelings, behavior. Most underestimate the power of society and culture. Race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs: psychodynamic: how unconscious conflicts, inner forces affect behavior, thoughts, feelings. Childhood issues: humanistic: how to create a fulfilled life. Be the best you that you can be. Do what you can to reach your fullest potential. Basic psychology: do research, and publish. furthering the knowledge base of psychology.
