History of Psychology Ch.1 Questions and
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What is the study of psychology? - Answer a. The scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior
b. Psychologist ask SCIENTIFIC questions, and determine validity of theories
What are the multiple levels of analysis in Psychology? - Answer Biological, Social, Cognitive, Cultural,
Individual differences
Origins of psychology started with an outgrowth of what? - Answer philosophy and physiology- tried to
answer the questions that were asked by philosophers since the early Greek times
Socrates (Early Philosopher) - Answer encouraged people to not only pay attention to bodily needs and
appetites, but also focus on the mine and soul
Plato (Early Philosopher) - Answer believed in nativism- humans are born with innate knowledge
Aristotle (Early Philosopher) - Answer believed in empiricism- humans born as "blank slate' (tabula rasa)
and learn knowledge through experiences
Rene Descartes (Early Philosopher) - Answer dualism- the mind and body are distinct, but still interact.
Thought the pineal gland was the "seat of the soul".
Francis Gall (Early Philosopher) - Answer phrenology- the first theory of localization of function in the
brain describes where certain brain functions and personality characteristics are located. Believed that
neural function could be determined by feeling the exterior of someone's head.
Charles Darwin (Early Philosopher) - Answer believed in origin of species- adaptation and natural
selection (survival of the fittest)... Organisms compete for resources, those with the advantage would
transmit this advantage to future generations
Answers Verified A+
What is the study of psychology? - Answer a. The scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior
b. Psychologist ask SCIENTIFIC questions, and determine validity of theories
What are the multiple levels of analysis in Psychology? - Answer Biological, Social, Cognitive, Cultural,
Individual differences
Origins of psychology started with an outgrowth of what? - Answer philosophy and physiology- tried to
answer the questions that were asked by philosophers since the early Greek times
Socrates (Early Philosopher) - Answer encouraged people to not only pay attention to bodily needs and
appetites, but also focus on the mine and soul
Plato (Early Philosopher) - Answer believed in nativism- humans are born with innate knowledge
Aristotle (Early Philosopher) - Answer believed in empiricism- humans born as "blank slate' (tabula rasa)
and learn knowledge through experiences
Rene Descartes (Early Philosopher) - Answer dualism- the mind and body are distinct, but still interact.
Thought the pineal gland was the "seat of the soul".
Francis Gall (Early Philosopher) - Answer phrenology- the first theory of localization of function in the
brain describes where certain brain functions and personality characteristics are located. Believed that
neural function could be determined by feeling the exterior of someone's head.
Charles Darwin (Early Philosopher) - Answer believed in origin of species- adaptation and natural
selection (survival of the fittest)... Organisms compete for resources, those with the advantage would
transmit this advantage to future generations
