PPT-WHY STUDY THE BRAIN IN PSYCHOLOGY?

IT IS THE PART OF US THAT CONTROLS EVERY THOUGHT ACTION AND FEELING THE LOWER BRAIN Lies deep inside the skull with the cerebral cortex fitting over and around it The lower brain is the part that regulates the basic functions such as breathing. It is a science based on observation and experimentation. Who was Wilhelm Wundt? . He is called the father of psychology.. He founded the first psychology laboratory . He used . introspection. whereby people examined their inner thoughts and feelings and reported them in response to various stimuli.. Presented . By. P. . Musetha. Lecture 1: An Introduction. BP (Before Psychology). Psychology’s intellectual parents are Philosophy and Physiology. The Birth of Psychology. Wilhelm Wundt . proposed that we should study the mind independent of philosophy and physiology . Syllabus. Reserve the right to change the schedule and structure of the course as needed. Grading options. Who am I?. Getting to know you. Find someone who has:. Taken a psychology class . Has green eyes. The scientific study of human nature. The scientific study of theories and research methods. The scientific study of the process of learning and modifying behavioral reflexes. The scientific study of the behavior of individuals and their mental processes. Presented . By. P. . Musetha. Lecture 1: An Introduction. BP (Before Psychology). Psychology’s intellectual parents are Philosophy and Physiology. The Birth of Psychology. Wilhelm Wundt . proposed that we should study the mind independent of philosophy and physiology . What’s new with Victorian Curriculum Science F-10?. Moonee . Valley Racecourse. Friday 26 February . 2016. Maria James. Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. © Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority . The scientific study of human nature. The scientific study of theories and research methods. The scientific study of the process of learning and modifying behavioral reflexes. The scientific study of the behavior of individuals and their mental processes. Cognitive. Social. Personality. Learning. Perception. 2. I believe people choose to live meaningful lives. I share many of the same beliefs as Carl Rogers. Most important, I believe many people have the ability to reach self-actualization. Who am I?. We study psychology to gain insight into behavior. Why we do what we do, and what our actions . mean. Psychology- . The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This can include both human and animal behaviors. that our . superior thought processes are what distinguish us from other animals. . The brain . is the organ of the human mind, but . the connection . between the brain and the mind was not always known. . Learning Objectives:. Define Psychology. Describe Psychology’s roots in philosophy. Discuss the early days of psychology. Summarize twentieth-century approaches to the study of Psychology. Psychology today. The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.. Uses scientific research methods.. Behavior includes all observable behavior.. Mental processes include thoughts, feelings and dreams.. Psychologist. You are about to start an exciting journey into the world of Psychology where you will learn about the scientific study of the mind and behaviour!. Remember:. Choose what modules you do and when, but work through them . The study of people – how they act, react, and interact. Explores areas such as learning, memory, development of children, sport, social behaviour, cognitive processes and human development.. A science. Psychological studies involve the use of...