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1 Introduction to Psychology
Chapter 1 What is Psychology?

2 Partner Discussion What is psychology?
Why is psychology an important field of study? What are some “real-world” ways we use psychology? What are some psychological topics you have heard of in the media, books, personal experience?

3 What is Psychology? The science of behavior and mental processes
Can involve both humans and animals Systematic method to reduce chance of reaching false conclusions Basic research Applied research

4 Why psychology? To gain insight into behavior
why people act the way they do To acquire practical information can use in everyday life Goals: Describe behavior Explain behavior Predict future behavior Influence future behavior

5 Philosophy and Psychology
Interactive dualism: Descartes (17th Century) Inheritable traits: Sir Francis Galton (19th Century) Nature v. Nurture (interaction) Influence of physiology

6 Foundations Wilhelm Wundt (1800s) William James – Functionalism
Emphasized experimental methods to psych Opened 1st psych lab Edward Titchener – Structuralism Studied the most basic structures of conscious experiences Introspection William James – Functionalism Studied the purpose (function) of behavior and mental processes Gestalt – “whole” more important than parts (optical illusions, Roosevelt poster)

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