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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

1. Introduction to Psychology

Early Schools of Thought

Psychology

1. Introduction to Psychology

Early Schools of Thought

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Dr. Garfield believes that while poverty can be detrimental to society, it does provide employment for many in fields such as social work, medicine, psychology, politics, and nonprofit organizations. Dr. Garfield's belief relates best to which early field of psychology?

Structuralism

Functionalism

Gestalt

Psychoanalysis

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Begin by understanding the key concepts of each early field of psychology mentioned: Structuralism, Functionalism, Gestalt, and Psychoanalysis.

Structuralism focuses on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components. It is more concerned with the structure of the mind rather than its function.

Functionalism, on the other hand, is concerned with the purpose of consciousness and behavior. It emphasizes how mental activities help an organism adapt to its environment.

Gestalt psychology emphasizes understanding the whole experience rather than breaking it down into parts. It focuses on perception and problem-solving.

Psychoanalysis, developed by Freud, focuses on the unconscious mind and the influence of childhood experiences on behavior. It is more concerned with internal psychological processes.