PSYC 2000 : Psychology Test 1
Document Summary
Be able to label examples of each goal in action. Description -describe what is happening, first step in scientific inquiry. Explanation -after gathering information of what is happening you wants to explain why it is happening. Prediction -when we understand what is happening we can predict future behavior. Contemporary psychology is described as the study of behavior and mental processes in. Range of actions ad mannerisms made by organisms. Basic element can be analyzed via objective introspection. How to symmetrically provide information about their experiences. Student of wundt-believed can introspect about physical sensations and thoughts. One different between him and wundt, is that he would question. Streams of thought versus elements of the mind. Focus on adaptation, living, working, and playing functioning in the real world. Why can"t something within behavior and thought be passed along as well. The process of examine and measure ones owns thoughts and mental activities.
