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What principle did Spencer use to explain how associations are formed?
What principle did Spencer use to explain how associations are formed?
- The principle of continuity (correct)
- The principle of contiguity
- The principle of temporal proximity
- The principle of simultaneity
What did Spencer call the observation that behaviors conducive to survival are more likely to happen and those that cause pain will be avoided?
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 Law of Effect
- The Survival Instinct
- The Principle of Reinforcement
- The Spencer-Bain Principle (correct)
What did Spencer claim about the inheritance of associations?
What did Spencer claim about the inheritance of associations?
- Associations were acquired through environmental exposure
- Associations were inherited through genetic transmission
- Associations were a result of natural selection and survival of the fittest
- Associations were a blend of empiricism, associationism, and nativism (correct)
What did Spencer and Darwin disagree on regarding the concept of evolution?
What did Spencer and Darwin disagree on regarding the concept of evolution?
What was Spencer's view on the role of government in the context of Social Darwinism?
What was Spencer's view on the role of government in the context of Social Darwinism?
What contribution did Spencer make to the history of psychology through his textbook?
What contribution did Spencer make to the history of psychology through his textbook?
What did Lamarck believe was responsible for the structural changes in plants and animals?
What did Lamarck believe was responsible for the structural changes in plants and animals?
What did Lamarck call the idea that acquired characteristics could be inherited?
What did Lamarck call the idea that acquired characteristics could be inherited?
What did Spencer believe about the human nervous system?
What did Spencer believe about the human nervous system?
What did Spencer believe was the key factor that determines an animal's intelligence?
What did Spencer believe was the key factor that determines an animal's intelligence?
Which philosopher's system of logic inspired Spencer's views on evolution?
Which philosopher's system of logic inspired Spencer's views on evolution?
What was Spencer's professional background before becoming interested in psychology and evolution?
What was Spencer's professional background before becoming interested in psychology and evolution?
