Who believed psychology should only study observable behaviors?
John B. Watson
What do we call the psychologists who study only observable behavior?
Behaviorism attempts to study psychology by focusing on observable actions and events. The humanistic perspective emphasizes human potential and free will.
Who would most likely agree with the statement psychology should study that which is observable?
Psychology 101
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who would most likely to agree with the statement, “Psychology should investigate only behaviors that can be observed”? | John B. Watson |
| Psychologist who study how brain activity is linked to memory, perception, and other thought processes are called? | Cognitive neuroscientists |
Who used the latter approach?
| Edward B. Titchener | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Sophie Bedloe Kellogg ( m. 1894) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | Cornell University |
What is the latter approach?
a denoting the second or second mentioned of two: distinguished from former.
When did structuralism end?
1980s
What is the focus of structuralism?
What Was Structuralism? Structuralism was the first school of psychology and focused on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components. Researchers tried to understand the basic elements of consciousness using a method known as introspection.
How does structuralism apply to psychology?
Structuralism is a theory of consciousness that seeks to analyze the elements of mental experiences, such as sensations, mental images, and feelings, and how these elements combine to form more complex experiences.
What is structuralism and functionalism in psychology?
Structuralism suggests that the goal of psychology is to study the structure of the mind and consciousness, while functionalism puts forth that understanding the purpose of the mind and consciousness is the aim of psychology. Functionalism was developed as a response to structuralism.