Unit 1
Subject:
Psychology [1]
AP Psych: Unit 1 Study Guide Part I History Started 1800s, but concept of psychology started earlier Trephination started earlier (cutting holes into skulls to let evil spirits out) People Wilhelm Wundt 1st lab at University of Liezig (c. 1879) Structuralist (focused on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components) Wanted to find smallest part of human mind Thoughts were most basic ^ William James Wrote The Principles of Psychology Discussed functionalism (how conscious is related to behavior) Bears: Fight or flight (adrenaline) Wave Creator Description Introspection Wilhelm Wundt Believed one could learn about mind by absorbing thoughts Gestalt Psychology Max Wertheimer Not feelings, but how experience the world