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September 8 th, 2014 AP Psychology
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Ancient thinkers wondered about the human mind Greece ▪ Aristotle ▪ Socrates ▪ Plato
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1600s – flourishing of modern science Rene Descartes: nerve paths John Locke: tabula rasa
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Wilhelm Wundt (philosopher and physiologist) Evolution of branches Structutralism Functionalism
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Structuralism Edward Titchener Reliance on introspection ▪ Limitations? Functionalism William James (philosopher) Emphasis on practical functions of thoughts and feelings Sigmund Freud Emphasis on the unconcscious
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Behaviorism John B. Watson and B. F. Skinner (1920s to 1960s) ▪ Dismissed introspection ▪ Redefined psychology as the scientific study of “OBSERVABLE human behavior” ▪ “Little Albert” study
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Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow (1960s and beyond) Rejected Freudian psychology and behaviorism Emphasized role of current environmental factors and importance of having needs met ▪ e.g. Hierarchy of Needs
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Includes cognitive neuroscience Described as the science of behavior and mental processes How might the field continue to evolve?
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