Structuralism
An early school of psychology that explored the structures of the mind through introspection
Functionalism
An early school of psychology concerned with the adaptive purpose, or function, of mind & behavior
Psychoanalysis
Freud’s theory of personality; also, a therapeutic technique that attempts to provide insight into thought and actions by exposing and interpreting the underlying unconscious motives and conflicts
Gestalt
The idea that the whole of personal experience is different from the sum of the parts
Behaviorism
A psychological approach that emphasizes the role of environmental forces in producing behavior
Cognitive Psychology
The study of how people think, learn, & remember
Social Psychology
The study of how people are influenced by the interactions with others