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Introduction to Psychology (Perspectives in psychology (Psychodynamic…
Introduction to Psychology
Scientific method
Analyse resulting information
Draw appropriate conclusions
Perform controlled experiments
Apply findings to help people become happier and more effective
Systematically gather evidence
Philosophical issues
Nature (biology) vs nurture (environment)
Reason vs emotion
Free will vs determinism
Mental vs physical (mind/body)
Early psychology
Wilhelm Wundt
Structuralism
Established first psychological laboratory
William James
Functionalism
Perspectives in psychology
Psychodynamic
Conflict
Early experiences
Unconscious processes
Behaviourist
Conditioning
Humans are mechanistic
Learning
Cognitive
Thought and memory
"Mind is like a computer"
Evolutionary
Adaptation and survival
Some behaviours are biologically determined
Natural selection
Biological
Humanistic
Self-actualisation
Person-centred
"People are innately good and will strive to realise goals and ambitions
Becoming a psychologist
Minimum 6 years of training
4 years in an accredited program
2 years postgraduate or supervised practice