12 Questions
What principle did Spencer use to explain how associations are formed?
The principle of continuity
What did Spencer call the observation that behaviors conducive to survival are more likely to happen and those that cause pain will be avoided?
The Spencer-Bain Principle
What did Spencer claim about the inheritance of associations?
Associations were a blend of empiricism, associationism, and nativism
What did Spencer and Darwin disagree on regarding the concept of evolution?
Spencer believed evolution had a purpose, while Darwin did not
What was Spencer's view on the role of government in the context of Social Darwinism?
He believed in a laissez-faire government to allow the survival of the fittest
What contribution did Spencer make to the history of psychology through his textbook?
His textbook popularized positive science and utilitarian ethics
What did Lamarck believe was responsible for the structural changes in plants and animals?
Environmental changes
What did Lamarck call the idea that acquired characteristics could be inherited?
Inheritance of acquired traits
What did Spencer believe about the human nervous system?
It was simple and has become more complex over time
What did Spencer believe was the key factor that determines an animal's intelligence?
The number of associations it can make
Which philosopher's system of logic inspired Spencer's views on evolution?
John Stuart Mill
What was Spencer's professional background before becoming interested in psychology and evolution?
He worked in the railroad industry
Explore the contributions of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Herbert Spencer to evolutionary theory. Learn about Lamarck's idea of the Inheritance of acquired characteristics and Spencer's perspective on the survival of the fittest.
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