Intro to Psychology - Crash Course Psychology

The video explores the complexity of psychology, tracing its historical roots and evolution. It highlights key figures like Freud, who introduced psychoanalysis, and discusses the rise of behaviorism with figures like Skinner and Pavlov. The video emphasizes psychology's integrative nature, combining various schools of thought to understand behavior and mental processes. It concludes with an invitation to explore psychology further in future lessons.

What is the modern definition of psychology?

• The science of behavior and mental processes

• The study of the soul

• The analysis of dreams

• The art of introspection

Which ancient philosopher believed that consciousness resided in the heart?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Confucius

What was a key component of Freud's psychoanalysis?

• Dream suppression

• Free association

• Cognitive restructuring

• Behavioral conditioning

What did Freud believe shaped our personalities?

• Conscious decisions

• Genetic predispositions

• Environmental factors

• Unconscious motives

Who established the first psychology laboratory?

• William James

• Ivan Pavlov

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

What approach did William James advocate for in psychology?

• Structuralism

• Behaviorism

• Functionalism

• Psychoanalysis

Which psychologist is known for conditioning experiments with animals?

• Jean Piaget

• B.F. Skinner

• Carl Rogers

• Sigmund Freud

What was a major focus of behaviorism?

• Emotional responses

• Cognitive processes

• Observable behavior

• Unconscious motives

What does the integrative nature of psychology emphasize?

• Focus on introspection

• Multiple perspectives and methods

• Exclusively biological explanations

• A single method of study

What is considered the most complex physical object known to us?

• A black hole

• The universe

• The human brain

• The ocean