This document provides an overview of the key concepts in psychology including its history, perspectives, research methods, and ethical guidelines. It discusses how psychology emerged as a separate field from philosophy in the 19th century with pioneers like Wundt, James, and Freud establishing different approaches. Modern psychology incorporates various perspectives including biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and cross-cultural views. Research methods range from descriptive studies to experimental designs, with correlational research examining relationships between variables. Ethical standards aim to protect participants through informed consent and confidentiality.

1. Chapter 1 Introduction and Research Methods

6. Wilhelm Wundt (1832–1920)

8. E. B. Titchener (1867–1927)

9. William James (1842–1910)

11. John B. Watson (1878–1958)

12. B. F. Skinner (1904–1990)

14. Carl Rogers (1902–1987) Abraham Maslow (1908–1970)

25. Review

27. Psychology should emphasize people’s unique potential for psychological growth School/Approach Humanistic Founder Maslow

28. Psychology should only study observable behavior School/Approach Behaviorism Founder Watson/Skinner

32. What a journal reference really means