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structuralism
founded by Edward Titchener
functionalism
founded by William James
gestalt
founded by Max Wertheimer
psychoanalysis
ideas put forth by Sigmund Freud
behaviorism
associated with work of John B. Watson, who was greatly influenced by Ivan Pavlov's work in conditioning/learning.
psychodynamic
based on Freud's theory
behavioral
based on early work of Watson and later B.F. Skinner
humanistic
two pioneers are Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow
cognitive
has roots in Gestalt psychology
central nervous system
the brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system
transmits information to and from the central nervous system
nervous system
central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
brain
interprets and stores information and sends orders to muscles, glands, and organs
spinal cord
pathway connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system
autonomic nervous system
automatically regulates glands, internal organs and blood vessels, pupil dilation, digestion, and blood pressure
soma
body
somatic nervous system
carries sensory information and controls movement of the skeletal muscles.
parasympathetic division
maintains body functions under ordinary conditions; saves energy
sympathetic division
prepares the body to react and expend energy in times of stress
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Psychology
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psychology notes Jan-Mar 2014
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