INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

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What Is Functionalism? To study how humans use their minds to think and act Concerned with ongoing conscious experience and behaviour. Influenced by Darwin's theory and the pragmatism philosophy Also believed that introspection is a way people can learn psychology (self-reflection) Use more objectives measures ( recording devices and mental activities)

PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY... SIGMUND FREUD ( 1856 -1939 ) Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856 to September 23, 1939) an Austrian neurologist who developed psychoanalysis His theories on child sexuality, libido and the ego, among other topics, were some of the most influential academic concepts

What Is Functionalism?<br />

To study how humans use their minds to<br />

think and act<br />

Concerned with ongoing conscious<br />

experience and behaviour.<br />

Influenced by Darwin's theory and the<br />

pragmatism philosophy<br />

Also believed that introspection is a way<br />

people can learn psychology (self-reflection)<br />

Use more objectives measures ( recording<br />

devices and mental activities)

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