PS101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Behaviorism, Heredity, Cultural Psychology
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Concerned with behaviour and mental processes & how they are affected by an organism"s physical & mental state, & external environment. Empirical scientific, challenges opinions, backed by evidence gathered by careful observation, experimentation or measurement. The ability and willingness to assess claims and make objective judgements on the basis of well- supported reasons & evidence, rather than emotion or anecdote (1 true experience/ observation) Consider other interpretations comparing diff results. Did not rely on empirical methods & evidence psychobabble. Phrenology discredited the theory that diff brain areas account for specific personality traits. Established 1st psychological lab in 1879 at uni. Early approach that emphasized the analysis of immediate experience into basic elements (wundt & titchener) Introspection: observe, analyze & describe your own sensations, mental images and emotional rxn. Emphasized the fn or purpose of behaviour and consciousness (james & darwin) Included the study of children, animals, religious experiences and stream of consciousness.
