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**ST. THERESA ACADEMY SCHOOL** Instructions: Define the terms in a way that would assist you on a test. **Isabella** 1st Quarter Psychology Study Guide 10th Grade Ms. Damar Dubon • Subtopic: Major Psychological Theories **[Structuralism]** Structuralism is a theory that focuses on breaking down mental processes into their most basic components. **[Functionalism]** Functionalism studies how mental processes help individuals adapt and survive in their environment. **[Gestalt Psychology]** Gestalt psychology suggests that we understand the world through our perceptions, emphasizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. **[Psychoanalysis]** Founded by Sigmund Freud, psychoanalysis is a theory that explores the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior. **[Behaviorism]** Behaviorism studies observable behavior and how it is affected by learning, emphasizing the role of environmental factors. **[Humanistic Psychology]** Humanistic psychology focuses on personal growth and the inherent goodness in people, emphasizing individual potential. **[Main Person]** Wilhelm Wundt is known as the father of psychology. He discovered classical condition...