PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Radical Behaviorism, Positive Psychology, Ethnocentrism

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: prof

Document Summary

It has so much to offer in the analysis and possible prevention of such social problems. Psychologist seek to describe, explain and predict occurrence of behaviours. Can offer possible explanations for behaviour + suggestions about what to do about it immediately to cope with it and prevent occurrence in future. Psychology psyche meaning the soul & logos referring to the study of a subject. 16th century, psyche used to refer to soul, spirit, mind distinguished from body. 18th century, term psychology gained more usage: the study of the mind . Developments in philosophy and physiology as influencing early psychology. Nativism: knowledge is inborn -- empiricism: knowledge gained through experience. Impact of philosophy on development of mind, body, behaviour, human nature developed through periods of renaissance e. g john locke, rene decartes, thomas. Descartes developed most important legacy to psychology: Dualist of mind and body being separate and different. Processes/functions like memory, perception, dreaming & emotions were property of body naturalistic terms.