Who Is Considered the Father of Psychology?

1. Who is considered the Father of Psychology?

The father of psychology is Wilhelm Wundt, this is due to the fact that he created the first Institute for Psychology in 1879. This began what is said to be modern psychology era. His work was monumental to the field because he was influential in separating the ideas of psychology from those of philosophy.

http://www.simplypsychology.org/wundt.html

2. You've been staying up late every night. Where can you find information about the negative behavioral effects of sleep deprivation?

After sleep deprivation has set in you will experience a considerable amount of irritability, even with people you find significant in your life. You will also have increased levels of stress and you outlook on life or situations will be altered to a more negative perspective. In addition to these symptoms, you will suffer from a lack of motivation and have a drastic decline in your ability to concentrate.

http://www.effectsofsleepdeprivation.net/behavioral-effects-of-sleep-deprivation/

3. In what year was the American Psychological Association founded? In what month?

It was founded in July of 1892. This was done by G. Stanley Hall, who served as the organizations first president. The current president is Suzanne Johnson.

http://www.apa.org/support/about/apa/founding.aspx#answer

4. In order to enhance your study skills, you need to improve your memory. Where can you find information on improving memory?

Visual aids and mnemonic devices are helpful ways to improve memory. Also, being completely focused on the material and spreading out the work load when studying will help your memory on the subject. If you spice