Historical and philosophical foundations of psychology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology 1. Which two disciplines provided foundations for the field of psychology? a. physiology and theology b. physiology and sociology c. philosophy and physiology d. sociology and philosophy 2. While the term “psychology” has existed since at least the early 1700s, when did psychology come to be considered a science? a. the 1750s b. the early 1800s c. the late 1800s d. the 1940s 3. Which event marked the “birth” of psychology as a science? a. Wilhelm W...