PSYC 107 1nd Edition Lecture 2 Outline of Last LectureI. Experimental HoursII. Define Psychology III. Challenges of PsychologyOutline of Current Lecture I. Factors of Being OverweightII. Psychology SubfieldsIII. Psychology as a Science Is BornCurrent LectureI. Factors of Being Overweight- Biological Factoro Advantage of fat (Evolution)o Number and size of fat cells (genetics)o Thyroid level and metabolism speed- Psychological Factoro America has a larger variety of food More options means more eatingo “Clean your plate” mentality People are told to keep eating until their plates are clean, not when they are full- Social-culture environmento Easy access to unhealthy foodo American-size portionsII. Psychology Subfields- Neuroscience- Sensation and Perception- Consciousness- Learning- Memory- Personality- Psychological Disorders- PhilosophyThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Aristotle Naturalist and philosopher Theorized psychology’s concepts Pre-1800s, psychology did not exist, people philosophized o William Wundt Developed first official psychology laboratory in Germany in the late 1800s. Used experimental science Theorized “atoms of the mind”- Conducted experiments to study them- Timed how long it took someone to realize that a ball was dropped. III. Psychology as a Science Is Born- Sigmund Freudo Austrian physicisto Emphasized importance of unconscious mind and effect on behavior- Anecdote: personal feelings and experiences- Empirically driven experiment: experiment supported by data. - Humanist Psychologyo Emphasized: Influences on growth potential Need for love and acceptanceo Cognitivists: interested in mental processes- Science vs. Popular Psychology o Popular Psychology Self help books Pseudoscience: claims to be scientific, but in reality they are not. - How to ID:o “quick fixes” or miracleso Rely on personal experiences, not
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