PSY 1101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Edward B. Titchener, Abraham Maslow, Mental Health Professional

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 1101
• Professor: Gary Capstick

Document Summary

Course content (textbook: prologue: the story of psychology (only pp. The scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. First psychology lab (university of leipzig, germany) Performed the experiment where they had to click a button when they saw the light vs when they were conscious of the light, interested in the composition of mental processes. Structuralism- basic structural elements of the conscious, mental processes. Introspection- observation and reporting one"s own mental experiences. Functionalism- focused on the functions of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. (influenced by. First female to receive a psychology phd. Behaviourism- should study the factors that influence behaviours and science. Behaviour is determined by the en vironment, classical and operant conditioning. The objected to structuralism, introspection, and functionalism. Unconscious thought process and our emotional responses to childhood experiences that affect our behaviour. (nurture part) Carl rogers and abraham maslow historically significant perspective that emphasized human growth potential.