What is the current definition of psychology and when did it begin as a field of study? How would psychologists define “behavior” and “mind”?

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What is the current definition of psychology and when did it begin as a field of study? How would psychologists define “behavior” and “mind”?

3. Compare/Contrast the three types of psychologists, give examples of the type of work they do. 4. Describe the view known as empiricism, relating it to the idea of a “blank slate.” What is Gestalt psychology?

5. Explain Descartes’ view of the relationship between mind and body 5. Explain Descartes’ view of the relationship between mind and body? Why did Darwin’s theory have such a strong influence on psychologists? 6. Describe the basic ideas of structuralism. Who were the pioneers of this approach? Explain systematic introspection and the problems with this method.

7. Describe functionalism and identify the pioneers of this approach 7. Describe functionalism and identify the pioneers of this approach. What effect did functionalism have on the development of psychology. 8. What are the basic principles behind behaviorism, and who are its pioneering figures??

9. What are the basic assumptions in Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis 9. What are the basic assumptions in Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis? What unique contributions did Freud make to the science of psychology? 10. Describe the basic ideas behind humanistic psychology, and how is it a reaction against the Freudian approach? What is client-centered therapy?

11. Describe some of the pioneering women in psychology, and their contributions to the field. 12. Explain the eclectic approach to psychology

13. Describe the cognitive revolution, how it differs from behaviorism, and some of the factors that led to it. 14. Relate the strides made in technology and the understanding of brain chemistry to psychology; describe the biological approach.

15. Summarize the focus of evolutionary psychology. 16 15. Summarize the focus of evolutionary psychology. 16. Why is culture an important consideration in the study of mind and behavior?