1. Chapter One Introducing Psychology Introducing Psychology

2. Journal Entry #1 What do hope to gain from taking this class? Minimum of 100 words

3. Psychology is: the scientific study of behavior and mental (cognitive) processes a science that can involve both animals and humans when applied to humans covers everything people think (cognitive), feel (emotional) and do (physical)

4. Ruth’s Lunch Experience

5. Hungry-----------(Physiological) Cafeteria------(Learned Behavior) Only Time in Schedule…(Cognitive)

6. Enters the cafeteria Smells food………… Hears dishes clanging………..(Sensory Perceptions) Pays for lunch………..(Learned Behavior) Looks for a social group………..finds no one and sits alone (Acceptable Norms/Social Rules)

7. Gary enters the cafeteria…………. Sits with Ruth………(Social Rule/Acceptable norm) Ruth rememberd past experience……..(Cognitive) Became Angry……………..(Emotional Response) Said, “NO”…………(Behavioral Response) Felt bad and Depressed…….(Psychological Disturbance) Left the cafeteria……..(Physical Action)

8. Psychologists are always asking questions……….. Must combine accumulated knowledge to come to a psychological conclusion!!!! 9

9. Goals Of Psychology Describe Explain Predict Influence

10. Describe the first goal for any psychologist is to first describe or gather information about the behaviors displayed

11. Explain Psychologists seek to explain why people do what they do…..these are presented as a Hypothesis An educated guess A testable prediction that is tested through scientific research Theory A complex explanation based on finds from a large number of experimental studies testing

12. Predicting Psychologists after gathering data try to predict what the subject will do in the future…..what they will think or feel in various situations by studying the past they try to predict the future

13. Influence Some psychologists upon realization of the problem or behavior in question, seek to influence or change that behavior in a positive way Basic Science: (Research) The pursuit of knowledge about natural phenomena for its own sake (specific findings from one time and one place) Applied Science: Using scientific findings to accomplish practical goals Psychology Relies on Observation……….. x

14. Psychology Relies on Observation and Interpretation

15. Observe the following works of art. Describe what is unusual about each work. What do you think the artists was trying to say to the viewer in each work.

16. Rene`Magritte “TheHumanCondition”

19. OBSERVATION Position yourself so that you can see into the hallway. For the next 5 minutes record everything you observe. (all senses) Avoid any value judgments or inferences about physical appearance or behavior just observe.

20. Do you think psychologists can learn everything they need to know about people by observing only their behaviors? Why or why not? Journal Entry #2

21. Scientific Method In order to be credible: psychologists must rely on the “Scientific Method” of collecting data… the use of various methods to accurately and consistently collect data….Methods which do not vary between studies

22. The Scientific Method Question Hypothesis Experiment Results Conclusions TheoryOther psychologists test their theories

23. Chapter 1 Section 2 A Brief History of Psychology

24. 600 B.C. Philosophers begin to attempt to interpret the world and human perceptions Mid 1500’s Copernicus uses Observation- Earth not the center of the universe 1600’s many philosophers believed the mind and body to be separate “Duelism” 1650 Rene Descartes proposed a link between mind and body 1800’s discovery of cells (Modern Science) “Building Blocks of Life” Periodic table of elements and understanding of atomic forces.

25. Hippocrates: “Men ought to know that from The brain and the brain only, Arises our pleasures, joys, laughter And jests, as well as our sorrows Pains, grief and tears” Which psychological pioneer wouldWhich psychological pioneer would be most likely to agree with Hippocrates? be most likely to agree with Hippocrates? Which would be the least likely to agree withWhich would be the least likely to agree withHippocrates?

26. “Modern science began to emerge by combining Philosophers’ reflections, logic and mathematics with observations and inventiveness of practical people.

27. Subject: Psychopath Test for fun! While at the funeral of her own mother, a woman met a man whom she did not know. She thought he was amazing. She believed him to be her dream partner; so much so that she fell in love with him right then and there, but never thought to ask him for his number. She could not find him. A few days later she killed her sister. QUESTION: What was her motive for killing her Give this some thought before you answer. Subject: Psychopath Test for fun! While at the funeral of her own mother, a woman met a man whom she did not know. She thought he was amazing. She believed him to be her dream partner; so much so that she fell in love with him right then and there, but never thought to ask him for his number. She could not find him. A few days later she killed her sister. QUESTION: What was her motive for killing her Give this some thought before you answer.

28. ANSWER; She was hoping the guy would appear again at her sister’s funeral. ANSWER; She was hoping the guy would appear again at her sister’s funeral. If you answered this correctly, you think like a psychopath. This was a test developed by a famous American psychologist, used to test if one has the same mentality as a killer. Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn’t answer the question correctly, good for you. If you did answer correctly it is no guarantee that you will be a serial killer…..THIS IS JUST FOR FUN! If you answered this correctly, you think like a psychopath. This was a test developed by a famous American psychologist, used to test if one has the same mentality as a killer. Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn’t answer the question correctly, good for you. If you did answer correctly it is no guarantee that you will be a serial killer…..THIS IS JUST FOR FUN!

29. Wilhelm Wundt (late 18-early-1900’s) Designed and developed the first Psychology lab Proposed the psychological experiences had two elements: 1. sensations 2. feelings Used the procedure of “Introspection” to collect data Established Psychology as a formal field of study

30. Psychology- Chapter 1 Sec. 2 Structuralism is_________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Functionalism is_________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Provide a written definition and drawing illustrating the following Terms:

31. Inheritable Traits in relation to Psychology refers to: Psychology refers to:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gestalt Psychology is____________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

32. Psychoanalytic Psychology is _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Behavioral Psychology is________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

33. Humanistic Psychology is__________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Cognitive Psychology is_________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

34. Biological Psychology is _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sociocultural Psychology is______ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

35. Duelism is: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What did Rene Descartes believe:______ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

36. Journal Entry #3: Some psychologists believe creativity and intuition play as much of a role in Psychology as hard-and-fast scientific laws. What is your position: 1.Psychology is an art only 2.Psychology is a science only 3.Psychology is a combined art and science. science.

37. Psychology as a Profession

38. Developmental Psychologist

39. Clinical Psychologist

40. Forensic Psychologist

41. Educational Psychologist

42. Developmental Psychologist

43. Industrial Psychologist

44. Community Psychologist

45. Environmental Psychologist

46. Counseling Psychologist

47. Psychiatrist