Evolution and Individual Differences in Psychology
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Evolution and Individual Differences in Psychology

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Who is credited with the concept of 'Inheritance of acquired characteristics'?

  • Darwin's Grandfather
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (correct)
  • Ancient Greeks
  • Herbert Spencer

    • Where did the center of psychology shift to due to the acceptance of evolution?

  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • United States (correct)
  • Germany

    • Who noted that environmental changes led to structural changes in organisms?

  • Ancient Greeks
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (correct)
  • Darwin's Grandfather
  • Herbert Spencer

    • Which theorist believed in the evolution through natural selection before Darwin?

    <p>Darwin's Grandfather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was born in England, received no formal education, and worked in various jobs before becoming a journalist?

    <p>Herbert Spencer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country birthed the theory of evolution but did not fully accept it to the extent that the US did?

    <p>United Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who inspired Spencer's interest in psychology and evolution?

    <p>John Stuart Mill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Spencer, what is the hallmark of a more intelligent animal?

    <p>The ability to make a greater number of associations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle did Spencer introduce to explain the persistence of behaviors?

    <p>The Spencer-Bain principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Spencer's view on the role of government in relation to evolution?

    <p>Government should have a laissez-faire approach to allow natural selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Spencer's view of evolution differ from Darwin's?

    <p>Spencer believed evolution had a purpose and progressed towards perfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Spencer's theory called that combined empiricism, associationism, and nativism?

    <p>Evolutionary Associationism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of Spencer's widely read work on psychology?

    <p>Principles of Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following did Spencer contribute to the history of psychology?

    <p>The promotion of positive science and utilitarian ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Spencer's view on vaccines?

    <p>The text does not mention Spencer's view on vaccines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Spencer's ideas on evolution relate to religion?

    <p>He believed evolution would eventually replace religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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