02 - PSY101 - Psychology Defined (1 of 4)

08/17/08 • 3 min

What is Psychology? (Book) The scientific study of the overt and covert behavior of living organisms-with emphasis on animals and especially humans. (Along with the factors that influence each form of behavior.) The scientific Study of mental processes, behaviors, and other unseen process that go in inside the organism. (Study Guide and review sheet Number 1) What are the missions of Psychology? The field of Psychology as two primary missions: * To understand behavior in all its forms; * To predict its (behavior) course; * And perhaps control behavior. For more info on this topic visit http://psy101.MyUCCedu.com

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03 - PSY101 - Structuralism (2 of 4)

Structuralism: (1st school of thought is psychology) an approach that emphasized breaking down consciousness and mental activity into structural components and analyzing them individually. Psychology was founded in 1879, when the first laboratory was established by WILHELM WUNDT at Leipzig University, in Leipzig Germany; some early psychologist who followed, including WILLIAM JAMES (the founder of modern psychology), were chiefly interested in studying human functioning via introspection.

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01 - PSY101 - First Day Discussion

PSY101 First Day Discussion: requirements of the course, what is expected, and what materials are used. For more info on this topic visit http://psy101.MyUCCedu.com