Nature Of Psychology Slides

Chapter 1 Introduction The Nature of Psychology. Psychology as a Science. History of Psychology. History of Psychology in the Philippines. Pioneers in Psychology in the Philippines. Perspectives in Psychology. Psychodynamic Approach. Behavioral Approach. Cognitive Approach. Biological Approach. Phenomenological or Humanistic Approach. Sociocultural Approach. Depression. Group Activity.

Chapter 1 : Introduction The Nature of Psychology.

Nativist View – some ideas are innate 17th century Rene Descartes.

1879 – first psychological laboratory University of Leipzig, Germany Wilhelm Wundt – Father of Psychology study on senses – vision attention, emotions and memory.

19th century Titchener / Wundt Structuralism mental structures – perception, consciousness, thinking and emotions Introspection – method of data collection.

1900’s (US) John B. Watson Behaviorism challenged Functionalism observable behavior.

John B. Watson – father of Behaviorism only by studying behavior could psychology be considered a science.

Mind cannot be observed directly Stimulus-Response (S-R) psychology – offshoot.