PSYC 2000 Chapter : Psych Chapter 1 Test
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Why is a text book not a meat loaf: a textbook is like a steak, each piece must be chewed up. How to read the tectbook: survey/skim the chapter, ask a question for the headers and find an answer, read and take notes/make an outline, recite in your own words, recall/review. Why is cramming not a good technique: need time to go over all the notes so it is in your long term memory. The four main goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict and control the behavior and mental processes of others. Introspection carefully observing one"s own conscious psychological: problem: not everyone thinks the same way reactions. Functionalism how the mind allows people to function in the real world (william james around 1900, and influenced by darwin) Mental associations allows us to benefit from previous experience. Ex: avoiding eye contact in elevators as a way of territorial protection. Gestalt psychology focus on studying whole patterns (around 1915ish)
