Difference Study of human behaviour animal behaviour and cognitive processes Father of psychology William wanelt Study of soul greet soul Study of much William james Study of consciousness William wanelt BRANCH OF PSYCHOLOGY Two types 1 pure psychology 2 appiled psychology It has many branches PURE PSYCHOLOGY 1 General psychology 2 Abnormal psychology 3 social psychology 4 physiologycal psychology 5 Geo psychology 6 Developmetal psychology 7 Experimental Psychology APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY 1 Edcatial psychology 2 Clinical psychology 3 Industrial psychology 4 Legal psychology 5 Military psychology 6 Political psychology The Complexity of Human Consciousness Defining consciousness Subjective experience of an individual s mind and the world Awareness of one s own thoughts feelings and experiences Levels of consciousness Awake and alert vs sleep and unconsciousness Different states of consciousness meditation hypnosis etc Consciousness and the brain The hard problem how physical processes in the brain give rise to consciousness The relation between brain function and conscious experience The mystery of consciousness The easy problems explaining cognitive functions not subjective experience The difficulty of studying consciousness scientifically The complexity of consciousness philosophical and scientific debates Dualism vs monism Reductionism vs emergence The role of artificial intelligence in understanding consciousness Future directions The development of new research methods and technologies The potential for a unified theory of consciousness behavior can be modified through the manipulation of reward and punishment Reinforcement The use of rewards to strengthen behavior Learning The study of how behavior is learned and modified The Complexity of Human Consciousness Human consciousness is a complex and multi faceted phenomenon that has not yet been fully understood Subjective experience The experience of being aware of oneself and the world Self awareness The ability to think about oneself and reflect on one s own thoughts and feelings Conscious and unconscious processes The interaction between conscious and unconscious mental processes in behavior Integrative Approaches to Psychology The integration of different levels of analysis from the biochemical to the social Emphasis on complexity interconnectedness and the dynamic nature of behavior and mental processes An attempt to provide a comprehensive and holistic understanding of behavior and mental processes I hope these notes are helpful for you in your study of the history of psychology Good luck Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud introduced the idea that unconscious mental processes play a key role in behavior This approach emphasizes the influence of early childhood experiences and the existence of unconscious thoughts feelings and desires Behaviorism John B Watson and B F Skinner argued that only observable behavior should be studied leading to an emphasis on the study of learning conditioning and reinforcement The Science of Behavior and Mental Processes Integrative Approaches to Psychology Examines how different areas of psychology can work together to provide a more complete understanding of behavior and mental processes Highlights the importance of considering multiple perspectives and levels of analysis The Evolution of Psychological Thought Considers how psychological ideas and theories have changed and developed over time Examines the historical and cultural context in which psychological thought has evolved The Complexity of Human Consciousness Focuses on the nature of human consciousness and its relationship to behavior and mental processes Explores the complex and multi faceted nature of consciousness including its subjective and objective aspects A Brief History of Psychology Provides an overview of the key events figures and concepts in the history of psychology Helps to understand the discipline s development and its current state Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious Mind Describes the psychoanalytic theory and its emphasis on the unconscious mind Examines the role of early childhood experiences defense mechanisms and unconscious thoughts and desires in behavior The Rise of Behaviorism Discusses the behaviorist perspective and its focus on observable behavior Examines the impact of behaviorism on psychology and its influence on contemporary approaches to understanding behavior and mental processes Integrative Approaches to Psychology The Evolution of Psychological Thought Early conceptions of psychology focused on observable behavior and the role of the environment in shaping it With the advent of psychoanalysis inner mental processes such as thoughts and feelings became a central focus The rise of behaviorism in the early 20th century rejected the study of mental processes and advocated for the objective study of behavior More recent integrative approaches seek to understand both behavior and mental processes in a holistic way Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious Mind Psychoanalysis is a therapy developed by Sigmund Freud that focuses on exploring unconscious thoughts and feelings According to psychoanalytic theory a significant portion of mental life occurs outside of conscious awareness The unconscious mind is thought to contain repressed feelings memories and desires that can influence behavior and mental health Psychoanalytic concepts and techniques such as free association and dream analysis continue to be used in therapeutic settings today These are just a few of the many topics discussed in the field of integrative psychology By understanding and integrating concepts and approaches from various areas of psychology we can gain a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of human behavior and mental processes The Complexity of Human Consciousness Consciousness refers to the subjective personal experience of being aware of one s thoughts feelings and surroundings It is a complex phenomenon that is not yet fully understood by psychological science Some theories propose that consciousness arises from the interaction of multiple brain regions Others suggest that it is an emergent property of complex systems The study of consciousness is an important area of research in integrative psychology