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An Introduction
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Backgroundy Its history is traditional and scientific.
y Religious (Animism attribution of natural events to
mystic elements)y Later, it became philosophical.
y Rejection of Greek philosophers to the idea of supernatural forces
y Development of philosophy as a non-religious type of orderly reasoning or speculation
y Became a science tracing back to Aristotles time
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Origin and Beginningsy Speculations of the Greek philosophers and the
development of the empirical method
y Foundation for scientific psychology Germansy 1879 beginning of modern psychological
research
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Wilhelm Wundt considered the Father of Experimental Psychology; a structuralist
y William James developed functionalism (study of behavior as an integrated process
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Origin and Beginningsy John B. Watson set the direction of
modern experimental psychology
yExpressed skepticism about any aspectof behavior
yDeveloped behaviorism or thepsychological study of the behavior of organisms
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Origin and BeginningsySigmund Freud initiated the
psychoanalytic movement of modern
psychology
yPsychoanalysis has a considerable impacton personality theory and treatment of
mental illness
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What is Psychology?yDerived from two Greek terms psyche,
or soul, and logos, or discourse
yLiterally a study of the soul
y At first, soul has a religious
implicationy A form of motion, an inner flame, and function
of bodily processes
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What is Psychology?y About four centuries ago, mental philosophers
translated psyche as mind.
y Psychology became the study of mind.y Science of behavior
y It being a science entails a system of procedures andmeasurement
Psychology is a science and the properly trained psychologist is a
scientist, or at least a practitioner who uses scientific methods and informationresulting from scientific investigation. (Sanchez, et al., 2002)
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Different Schools of Psychologyy Structuralism headed by Wilhelm Wundt and later
by E. B. Titchener
y S
tarted in 1879 when experimental psychology wasgaining more incentive
y Study of conscious experience
y Complex substance could be analyzed through theircomponent elements
y Held the elementary mental states such as sensations,images, and feelings
y Centers on sensation
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Wilhelm Wundt
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Different Schools of Psychologyy Functionalism paid little attention to conscious
experience
yCame into existence through the University of Chicago
y Headed by William James, James R. Angell, and JohnDewey
y Focused on the operations or functions of conscious
activity (e.g. thinking, learning)y For them, psychology is the study of mans
adjustment to his environment.
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William James
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Different Schools of Psychologyy A ssociationism concerned with the factors of
learning such as remembering and thinking.
y Aristotle primary exponent of this system
y Learning is the formation of bonds or connections inthe nervous system
y Man is the greater learner because he makes the
greatest number of connections.y Edward Thorndike, John Locke, and Thomas Hobbes
y An old British School, on learning and memory
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Different Schools of Psychologyy Behaviorism a revolt against structuralism and
functionalism; originated in 1912
y
Study of the overt behaviory Science of behavior and not of consciousness
y Conditional reflexes
y Denies the existence of instinct or of inborn
tendencies, but insists on learned behaviory Based upon stimulus-response connections
y Focuses on the individual as a whole
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ywas originated in America in 1912 and washeaded by John Watson. This is the
science of behavior and not of consciousness. The behaviorists believedthat there can be no response without a
stimulus.
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John B. atson
John B. atson
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Different Schools of Psychologyy Gestalt School founded by Max Wertheimer
y Psychology should be the study of the whole
pattern of behavior or experience or the perceptionof organized configuration.
y The whole is more than the sum of all its parts fundamental principle
y Contribution to the understanding of learning,memory, and problem solving
y On perception
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Max rthei er
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Different Schools of Psychologyy Psychoanalytic School advocated by Sigmund Freud,
Alfred Adler, and Carl Jung
y Human desires and primitive impulses central factors of
human behaviory Sigmund Freud postulated the existence of unconscious
mental processes which influence the individuals behaviorin various indirect ways
y
Attempted to cure the personality disordersy Libido sex urges in the unconscious constitute the human
drive
y On desire
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Sig nd Fr eud
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Different Schools of Psychologyy Carl Jung extroverts or introverts
y Sometimes called the Analytic School
y Alfred Adler prime mover of people is their desire forsuperiority
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Different Schools of Psychologyy Purposivism objects, movements, and behaviors
have a definite purpose
y
Also called hormic psychology because of itsemphasis on body hormones
y William McDougall
y Regard human being not only as a unit but also a
purposive, striving organismy Opposed mechanistic or behavioristic point of view
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Branches of PsychologyyGeneral Psychology explains the
underlying principles of human behavior
y study of how and why people behave this way or that way
yStructural and functional mechanisms of
the human body
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Branches of PsychologyyComparativ e Psychology treats on the
behavior and mental processes of the
different speciesyalso known as animal psychology
y Activities of both man and animal are
compared and differentiated, particularly inrelation to genetic and evolutionary theories
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Branches of PsychologyyDe v elopmental Psychology concerns
itself with the study of human behavior in
all its aspects of growth and developmenty Also known as Genetic Psychology
y Involves the development of an individual in
terms of stages
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Branches of Psychologyy Stages of Human Development:
1. Prenatal
2. Neonatal3. Infancy
4. Childhood
5. Adolescence6. Adulthood
7. Senescence old age
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Branches of Psychologyy Child Psychology scientific study of human
behavior from its post-natal beginnings up to early
adolescencey Deals with the stages of growth and maturation
y Effects of environmental influences uponindividual patterns of development
y Psychological and social interactions betweenchild and the society into which he is borne andreared
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Branches of Psychologyy A dolescent Psychology study of human
behavior from puberty to later life, approx.
12-20 y/oy Involves the physical and mental maturation
of an individual, as well as the attainment of
emotional and social maturity
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Branches of Psychology
ySenescent Psychology
yScientific study of human behavior in oldage
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Branches of Psychologyy ConsumerPsychology concerned with the
investigation of the varied facets of marketing and
buying behaviory Effects of advertising
y Studies of mass media
y Other problems arising from the relationshipbetween buyer and seller
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Branches of Psychology
y Abnormal Psychology scientific study of
human and the etiology or cause of personaldefects, or humans behavior which deviatesfrom the average reaction, hence abnormal
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Branches of PsychologyyD ynamic Psychology scientific
interpretation of mental phenomena
yEmphasizes internal drives and motives asthe cause of behavior
y Also referred to as personality psychology
yNon-deviant individual case
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Branches of Psychology
yPsychiatry psychology applied in
medicineyConcerned with the treatment of mental
diseases
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Branches of PsychologyyBusiness Psychology study of the
principles of psychology as applied to
businessyDeals particularly with the behavior of
consumers
yMethods are employed to gain morecustomers and impress prospective buyers
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Branches of Psychologyy ForensicPsychology application of the
principles of human behavior to law, or any legal
proceedingsy Relatively new but fast growing
y Also consulted for rehabilitation of convictedcriminals
y Also known as Legal Psychology
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Branches of PsychologyyCommunity Psychology promotion of
health at the community level
yPrevention and treatment of psychologicalproblems through evaluation andimprovement of community organizations
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Areas of Specialization in
Psychologyy Clinical Psychology largest area of
specialization
y Treatment and diagnosis of emotional andbehavioral disorders
y Practitioners are not medical doctors
y Employed by probation offices, prisons, andinstitutions of the mentally retarded andphysically handicapped
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Areas of Specialization in
PsychologyyRelated to motivation, emotions, and
personality
yDiagnosis and treatment of emotional andbehavioral disorders ranging from mild tosevere
yCannot prescribe medicines but canconduct psychological tests
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Areas of Specialization in
Psychologyy Counseling Psychology dedicated to helping
people with educational, job or career, and social
adjustmentsy Administration and interpretation of
psychological tests, such as intelligence,achievement, and vocational tests
y Mostly worked in schools as schools counselors(more commonly known as guidance counselors)
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Areas of Specialization in
Psychologyy Educational and School Psychology
y a field of specialization that deals with learning,
motivation, and other subjects in the actualeducational process together with the practicalapplication of psychological principles toeducation
y Look to psychological principles and techniquesfor help in answering questions pertaining to howchildren learn better with classmates of about thesame level of ability
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Areas of Specialization in
Psychologyy Industrial-OrganizationalPsychology is
concerned with the methods of selecting, training,counseling, and supervising personnel in business andindustry
y study of human nature and reactions as related toproblems of industry, especially affecting personneland job efficiency
y Focuses on making the workplace more fulfilling, andmore productive for both workers and their employers
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Areas of Specialization in
PsychologyyFor matching the job to worker
yFor training workers
yFro evaluating internal organization
yFor examining issues related to effectivesupervision, communication, and employee
morale
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Areas of Specialization in
Psychologyy Experimental and Ph ysiological Psychology
y Study basic psychological processes as sensation,
perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation,and emotion
y Work mostly in the laboratory and may use animals as well as human beings in their research
y
Study how people learn everything from simple taskssuch as sitting upright to more complex things such asemotions and language
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Scope of PsychologyyThe medical sciences such as neurology and
physiology
y A social science such as sociology yThe study and application, or both, of
findings organized in a particular field or
branch of psychology Q:Methods in Psychological Research
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Methods of Psychological
Researchy There are six (6) well-known methods of
psychological research:
1. Introspection Method a subjective methodof observation introduced by St. Augustine;recording and interpretation of his ownfeelings and experiences
2. Observation Method a visual and oralmethod of examining, describing, andinterpreting the reactions of individuals andgroups in a laboratory, classroom, etc.
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Methods of Psychological
Researchy Kinds of observation:
a. Uncontrolled or Informal no particular
scope of behavior to be observedb. Naturalistic Observation observation of
things that naturally happen; field study
c. Controlled or Formal follows certain rules,
in gathering materials in order to draw the bestconclusions
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Methods of Psychological
Research3. Lif e-History Method extensive studies of individuals
by tracing the development of a particular form of behavior
y Three Basic Forms:a. The Day book Method diary of development; careful
record of day-to-day activities; child study and development
b. The Clinical Method contains information concerning
the emotional and personality adjustments of humanbeings; also called case history method
c. The Biographical Method analysis of the records of peoples lives as written by themselves or others
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Methods of psychological
Research4. Surv e y Method Group method; data obtained
through written questionnaires or interviews
5.Ex
pe
rime
ntal Me
th
od study behavior which canbe brought into the laboratory and studied undercontrolled conditions
- emphasizes accurate
observation, the collection and arrangement of tentative explanatory theories
- testing of the theories by trialunder controlled conditions and by practicalapplication of life situation
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Methods of Psychological
Research6. Statistical Methods collection and handling of
numerical data and making inferences from such
data- knowledge of methods of
statistics for the appraisal of individuality such asintelligence tests, personality tests, and many
other kinds of appraisal devices
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Methods of Psychological
ResearchyQualitative Classification one wherein
categories are determined on the basis of
some characteristics which are present indifferent degrees and measurable on amathematical scale
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Levels of Investigation1. Biological Le v el concerned with bodily bases
of behavior
2. Psychological Le v el concerned with theunderstanding the nature and role of psychological variables in human behavior
3. Sociological Le v el concerned with the effects
of socio-cultural conditions upon the behavior of individuals and groups
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Values of Psychologyy As a science, psychology enables the individual to learn
more quickly and to choose a vocation more intelligently.
y It enables a person to understand that no two individuals
are exactly alike.
y It enables one to resolve his own problems and to developgreater personal efficiency. Thus, the person developshimself into a well-integrated and happy individual.
y Psychology is applied to such fields as business, education,courtroom testimonies, etc.
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Objectives of Psychologyy The objectives of psychology are:
1. To understand human behavior;
2. To predict human behavior by means of observation and experiment;
3. To influence or alter the behavior of theindividual or group in desirable ways so that
the designed goal can be achieved.