Table of Contents
- 1 Which early psychologist gained his understanding of human behavior in consultations with patients?
- 2 How did Freud influence psychology?
- 3 What were Sigmund Freud’s accomplishments?
- 4 How did the school of behavior define psychology?
- 5 How did Sigmund Freud impact psychology?
- 6 Why did Freud study psychology?
Which early psychologist gained his understanding of human behavior in consultations with patients?
Sigmund Freud
In contrast to other early psychologists, Sigmund Freud gained his understanding of human behavior a. in a laboratory.
How did Freud influence psychology?
Freud developed a set of therapeutic techniques centered on talk therapy that involved the use of strategies such as transference, free association, and dream interpretation. Psychoanalysis became a dominating school of thought during the early years of psychology and remains quite influential today.
When did Freud develop his theory of personality?
Freud developed the theory that humans have an unconscious in which sexual and aggressive impulses are in perpetual conflict for supremacy with the defences against them. In 1897, he began an intensive analysis of himself.
What were Sigmund Freud’s accomplishments?
Freud was best known for:
- Being the founder of psychoanalysis.
- Theory of psychosexual development.
- The id, ego, and superego.
- Dream interpretation.
- Free association.
How did the school of behavior define psychology?
Behaviorism, also known as behavioral psychology, is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment. Behaviorists believe that our responses to environmental stimuli shape our actions.
What method of observation investigates human behavior through personality aptitude and intelligence tests?
Chapter 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The testing method of observation investigates human behavior through what methods? | personality, aptitude, & intelligence |
| What best describes a case study? | in depth investigation |
| Why are scientists cautions about making generalizations from case studies? | they can’t always be replicated |
How did Sigmund Freud impact psychology?
Why did Freud study psychology?
Freud hoped that his research would provide a solid scientific basis for his therapeutic technique. The goal of Freudian therapy, or psychoanalysis, was to bring to consciousness repressed thoughts and feelings, in order to allow the patient to develop a stronger ego.