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Maddy Johnson
on Nov 29, 2024Verified
Wundt was primarily interested in memory and _______, the process by which we determine what we are going to attend to at any given moment.
A) structuralism
B) behaviorism
C) selective attention
D) functionalism
Selective Attention
The process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period while ignoring irrelevant data that is simultaneously occurring.
Structuralism
An approach in psychology and other social sciences focusing on analyzing the structure of the human mind and its perceptions, rather than its content.
Behaviorism
Behaviorism is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning and that environmental interactions shape behavior, largely ignoring mental states or innateness.
- Gain insight into the initial development of psychology as a scientific study.
- Evaluate varied theoretical bases in psychology, focusing on critical appraisal and the application of scientific methodologies.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the initial development of psychology as a scientific study.
- Evaluate varied theoretical bases in psychology, focusing on critical appraisal and the application of scientific methodologies.