PSYC 1001 1st Edition Lecture 3Outline of Last Lecture I. Physiology II. Wilholm WumdtIII. FunctionalismOutline of Current Lecture I. Major SubfieldsII. Major Parts of PsychologyCurrent LectureI. Major Subfields of Psychology:a. Behaviorism: View that psychology should be an objective science without reference to the mind. i. I.e. this studies behavior but not the mind.ii. Big rise in the early 20’s and started with the study of animals.b. Cognitive Psychology: The study of the thinking aspect with the behavioral aspect.c. Clinical Psychology: Studies the mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.d. Psychology: Science of behavior and mental processes.e. Neuroscience: How the brain and body are related to thinking, emotions and behaviors.f. Evolutionary Psychology: The study of how certain traits allow us to adapt to the environment and pass on our genes.g. Social-Cultural Psychology: The study of how behavior varies across situations and cultures.h. Behavioral Genetics: The study of how differences in genetics and environment influence individual differences. i. Psychodynamic Psychology: The study of how unconscious drives and conflicts influence thinking and behavior.i. Example: Penis envy and womb envy II. Major Parts of Psychology:a. Basic Research: Pure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base.b. Applied Research: Scientific study that aims to solve practical problems.These 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.i. The biggest field of applied research is clinical psychology.c. Clinical Psychology: Studies, accesses and treats people with psychological
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