Chapter One: Introduction, History & Perspectives

PART I: CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

While not always required throughout the course, it is strongly encouraged that you outline each chapter in your own note taking style. Below you will find a list of objectives that accompany the chapter. Exams and quizzes are based on these objectives, therefore it would be in your best interest to use these as a check for understanding. As part of your summer assignment, you will be required to thoroughly answer the following seven objectives from chapter one of the text.

Chapter One Objectives

1. Define . Explain the study of . (See "The World of Psychology: An Overview.")

2. Name the psychological subfields. Give examples of the questions and issues associated with each subfield. (See "Subfields of Psychology.") 3. Explain why the field of psychology is unified, despite its many areas of specialization. Describe the linkages between psychology and other fields. (See "Linkages Within Psychology and Beyond.") 4. Define empiricism and describe empirical . (See "A Brief .") 5. Compare the goals and beliefs of structuralism, Gestalt psychologists, psychoanalysis, functionalism, and behaviorism. Describe introspection and the functional analysis of . (See "A Brief History of Psychology.") 6. Compare and contrast the basic assumptions that define the six approaches to psychological phenomena: biological, evolutionary, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic. Define eclectic. (See "Approaches to the Science of Psychology.") 7. Define and give examples of sociocultural factors. Explain why psychologists have become increasingly interested in the influence of culture on behavior and mental processes. Compare and contrast individualist and collectivist cultures. (See "Human Diversity and Psychology.")

PART II: TERMS

Knowledge of psychological vocabulary is an essential part of being successful in this course. For each chapter you will be required to submit term notecards. Below you will find the vocabulary list for Chapter One. You should define ALL terms on a note cards (the layout expectations are found below). Terms MUST be handwritten and numbered. Typed vocabulary lists will not be accepted.

Chapter One Terms

1. Psychology 14. Industrial Psychologists 2. Positive Psychology 15. Quantitative Psychologists 3. Biological Psychology 16. Sport Psychologists 4. 17. Forensic Psychologists 5. Cognitive Psychologists 18. Environmental Psychologists 6. Engineering Psychologists 19. Empiricism 7. Psychologists 20. Biological Approach 8. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 21. Evolutionary Approach 9. Community Psychologists 22. Pscyhodynamic Approach 10. Health Psychologists 23. Behavioral Approach 11. Educational Psychologists 24. Cognitive Approach 12. School Psychologists 25. Humanistic Approach 13. Social Psychologists 26. Culture

Note card Layout

Side One Side Two

# Name Definition

Vocabulary Term

Term used in a sentence or example using the term.