16 Questions
Who is credited with the concept of 'Inheritance of acquired characteristics'?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Where did the center of psychology shift to due to the acceptance of evolution?
United States
Who noted that environmental changes led to structural changes in organisms?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Which theorist believed in the evolution through natural selection before Darwin?
Darwin's Grandfather
Who was born in England, received no formal education, and worked in various jobs before becoming a journalist?
Herbert Spencer
Which country birthed the theory of evolution but did not fully accept it to the extent that the US did?
United Kingdom
Who inspired Spencer's interest in psychology and evolution?
John Stuart Mill
According to Spencer, what is the hallmark of a more intelligent animal?
The ability to make a greater number of associations
What principle did Spencer introduce to explain the persistence of behaviors?
The Spencer-Bain principle
What was Spencer's view on the role of government in relation to evolution?
Government should have a laissez-faire approach to allow natural selection
How did Spencer's view of evolution differ from Darwin's?
Spencer believed evolution had a purpose and progressed towards perfection
What was Spencer's theory called that combined empiricism, associationism, and nativism?
Evolutionary Associationism
What was the name of Spencer's widely read work on psychology?
Principles of Psychology
Which of the following did Spencer contribute to the history of psychology?
The promotion of positive science and utilitarian ethics
What was Spencer's view on vaccines?
The text does not mention Spencer's view on vaccines
How did Spencer's ideas on evolution relate to religion?
He believed evolution would eventually replace religion
Explore the evolution and individual differences in psychology, including the impact of evolutionary theory and the shift of psychology's center from Europe to the US. Learn about the origins of experimental psychology and the acceptance of evolution across different countries.
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