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Chapter 1.2 (A): A Brief History of Psychology

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

2 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?

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

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

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

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

7 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


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