Introduction to Psychology

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What is psychology?

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The scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior, exploring how individuals think, feel, and act, influenced by biological, social, and environmental factors.

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Who is considered the father of psychology?

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Wilhelm Wundt, who established the first psychology laboratory in 1879.

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What does the behavioral approach focus on?

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Observable behavior and how it’s learned through classical and operant conditioning.

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Name key figures in the behavioral approach.

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B.F. Skinner, John Watson, Ivan Pavlov.

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What does the humanistic approach emphasize?

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Personal growth, self-actualization, and the potential for positive human development.

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Name key figures in the humanistic approach.

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Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow.

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What does the cognitive approach study?

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Mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.

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Name key figures in the cognitive approach.

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Jean Piaget, Noam Chomsky.

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What does the psychoanalytic approach focus on?

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The unconscious mind, childhood experiences, and how they influence behavior.

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Name a key figure in the psychoanalytic approach.

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Sigmund Freud.