Chapter 1
An Introduction to Psychology
Définition de la psychologie
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Behavior includes all directly observable actions, from verbal communication to ...
La psychologie en tant que science
In psychology, researchers use scientific methods to understand the mind and behavior, focusing on evidence-based research as the foundation of
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Structuralisme
Structuralism is the theoretical foundation for the scientific study of the mind.
Structuralism breaks down mental processes into three basic elements ...
Psychologie freudienne
Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist, introduced the concept of the unconscious mind in psychology.
The unconscious mind is a repository for feelings, ...
Fonctionnalisme
Functionalism is a school of thought introduced by William James, influenced by Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
Functionalists ...
Psychologie de la Gestalt
Gestalt psychology is a school of thought introduced by three German psychologists — Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka, and Wolfgang Kohler.
The term ...
Béhaviorisme
Behaviorism studies observable actions, such as a boy smiling after receiving ice cream or an audience clapping at the end of a performance.
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Psychologie humaniste
Humanistic psychology proposes that innate kindness and a desire for growth drive people to shape their lives and seek fulfillment.
The humanistic ...
Cognitivisme
Cognitive psychology studies human cognition, focusing on mental processes such as thinking, understanding, decision-making, and problem-solving.
The ...
Psychologie contemporaine
Contemporary psychology refers to the modern and recent areas of psychological research and practice, such as biopsychology, evolutionary, developmental, ...
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