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Chapter 1.2 (A): A Brief History of Psychology Mr. McCormick Psychology

Do-Now: (Discussion) Submit today’s Homework: Study Guide 1-1 “Why Study Psychology” (#’s 5-9) Consider these questions: How do physiological and cognitive aspects of Psychology differ? Why do psychologists employ the Scientific Method?

The Origins of Psychology Psychology has its roots in Ancient Greek Philosophy (600-400 B.C.E.) Over time, several approaches to studying human thought and behavior continued to develop and change

Historical Approaches of Psychology Structuralism: Structure of the human mind Introspection Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920) Functionalism: Function/Role of the human mind William James (1842-1910) The Principles of Psychology (1890)

Historical Approaches of Psychology Inheritable Traits: Influence of heredity on human thought and behavior Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911) Gestalt Psychology: Human sensation and perception Gestalt: “whole pattern”(e.g. chair vs. seat, legs, back, etc.) Max Wertheimer (1880-1943)

Review Briefly describe the 4 Historical Approaches to Psychology: Structuralism Functionalism Inheritable Traits Gestalt Psychology

Homework Complete “Study Guide 1-2” worksheet Questions 1-14 On a separate sheet of paper, briefly list and describe the 6 Contemporary Approaches to Psychology