PS101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: B. F. Skinner, Wilhelm Wundt, Psychology Today
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Wilhelm wundt established first psych lab (1879, leipzig, germany) Functionalists believe it should focus on the purpose and adaptive functions of consciousness. Behaviourists believe is should study only observable behaviour. Sigmund freud"s psychoanalytic theory emphasizes on the unconscious determinants of behaviour and importance of sexuality. Abraham maslow"s humanism theory emphasizes humans" freedom and potential for personal growth. Uoft established canada"s first experimental laboratory by james mark baldwin. Western psychology is the research in how cultural factors influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Evolutionary psychology- the central premise that patterns of behaviour are the product of evolutionary forces, just as anatomical characteristics are shaped by natural selection. Contemporary psychology is a diversified science that focuses on modern psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, experimental psychology, physiological psychology, cognitive psychology, personality, and psychometrics. Applied psychology accompanies 4 professional specialties: clinical, counselling, educational and school, industrial and organizational, psychology is empirical (based more on experience rather than logic)
