What Is Psychology
Defined
science – systematic methods
behavior – what can be directly observed
mental processes – thoughts, feelings, motives
Derived from Greek word
Psyche ~ Jiwa
Logos ~ Ilmu/Keilmuan/Kata/Makna
Science of Psychology
Critical Thinking
Critical
Objectivity
Curiosity
Cabang Ilmu Psikologi
Psikologi Klinis
Psikologi Industri Dan Organisasi
Psikologi Sosial
Psikologi Perkembangan
Contemporary Approaches
Biological
Behavioral
Psychodynamic
Humanistic
Cognitive
Evolutionary
Sociocultural
Tokoh Dalam Ilmu Psikologi
B. F. Skinner (1904-1990)
Jean Piaget (1896-1980)
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)
Albert Bandura (1925- sekarang)
Leon Festinger (1919-1989)
William James (1842-1910)
Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)
Scientific Method
observe some phenomenon
formulate hypothesis and predictions
test through empirical research
draw conclusions
evaluate the theory
Example of real world