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psychology the study of thoughts, emotions and behaviour
who 'made' structuralism wilhelm wundt
who 'made' functionalism william james
who 'made' psychoanalytic theory Sigmund Freud
who 'made' behaviorism pavlov, watson and skinner
who 'made' humanism maslow, carl rogers
What is structuralism understanding the structure of the mind through introspection
What is functionalism mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment
What is psychoanalytic theory issues stem from unconsciousness and childhood
What is Gestalt psychology focuses on humans as a whole rather than individual parts
What is behaviourism focuses on observing and controlling behavior. Quantifiable
What is humanism emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans. hierarchy of needs
when was the cognitive revolution 1950's heavily influenced by Noam Chomsky
What is bio psychology how the nervous system regulates behaviour
first woman in psychology Margaret Floy Washburn
what is Sensation and perception physiological aspects of sensory systems and the psychological experience of sensory information
Developmental psychology Developmental psychology studies the physical and mental attributes of aging and maturation. (jean piaget)
Personality Psychology Focuses on behaviors and thought patterns by each individual
Social psychology How individuals interact and relate with others and how such interactions can affect behavior.
Health Psychology Focuses on how individual health is directly related or affected by biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences.
Clinical psychology Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and problematic patterns of behavior.
Industrial organizational psychology psychological theories, principles and research to industrial and organisational settings
Sports & Exercise psychology Focus on psychological aspects regarding sports and physical performance
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