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What is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior?
What is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior?
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Psychology (correct)
- Physics
Who is primarily responsible for observing and recording how people and animals interact with each other and their environment?
Who is primarily responsible for observing and recording how people and animals interact with each other and their environment?
- Veterinarian
- Psychologist (correct)
- Zoologist
- Psychiatrist
What type of test helps psychologists measure abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality traits?
What type of test helps psychologists measure abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality traits?
- Diagnostic test
- IQ test
- Standardized test (correct)
- Personality test
Who believed that the mind or soul was separate from the body?
Who believed that the mind or soul was separate from the body?
Who described the body and mind as separate structures that strongly influenced one another?
Who described the body and mind as separate structures that strongly influenced one another?
What did the term 'Psyche' mean?
What did the term 'Psyche' mean?
Who was associated with the rejection of Nativism in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s?
Who was associated with the rejection of Nativism in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s?
Which psychologist began the first systematic studies of sensation and perception?
Which psychologist began the first systematic studies of sensation and perception?
Who founded the world’s first psychology laboratory?
Who founded the world’s first psychology laboratory?
Which method of research was primarily used by structuralists?
Which method of research was primarily used by structuralists?
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Psychology definition
Psychology definition
The scientific study of mental processes and behavior
Psychologist role
Psychologist role
Professionals who observe and record interactions between people and the environment, including animals.
Standardized test
Standardized test
Tools used to measure abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality traits
Descartes' view
Descartes' view
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René Descartes' influence
René Descartes' influence
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Psyche meaning
Psyche meaning
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Empiricist perspective
Empiricist perspective
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Johannes Muller's role
Johannes Muller's role
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First Psychology Lab founder
First Psychology Lab founder
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Structuralist method
Structuralist method
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Study Notes
Scientific Study of Psychology
- Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
- It encompasses various aspects of human and animal interactions with their environments.
Observation in Psychology
- Psychologists are primarily responsible for observing and recording how people and animals interact with one another and their environments.
Psychological Testing
- Psychological tests measure abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality traits, aiding in the assessment of individuals.
Dualism Perspective
- René Descartes believed that the mind or soul was separate from the body, a view known as dualism.
Interaction of Mind and Body
- Baruch Spinoza described the body and mind as separate structures that significantly influence each other.
Meaning of 'Psyche'
- The term "Psyche" means soul or mind, a concept used in various philosophical and psychological discussions.
Rejection of Nativism
- John Locke was associated with the rejection of Nativism in the late 1600s and early 1700s, emphasizing the role of experience in knowledge acquisition.
Sensation and Perception Studies
- Wilhelm Wundt is known for beginning the first systematic studies of sensation and perception, laying foundational work in experimental psychology.
Founding of Psychology Laboratory
- Wilhelm Wundt also founded the world’s first psychology laboratory in 1879, marking the official establishment of psychology as a scientific discipline.
Structuralism Research Method
- Structuralists primarily used introspection as a research method, focusing on analyzing conscious experiences by examining thoughts and feelings.
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