10 Questions
Franciscus Donders pioneered a scientific method to make the mind immeasurable.
False
Psychology as a scientific discipline has more philosophical antecedents than empirical evidence.
False
Rationalism suggests acquiring knowledge through experimentation and observation.
False
Empiricism emphasizes acquiring knowledge through experience and observation.
True
Modern psychology is primarily a theoretical science.
False
Early pioneers of Cognitive Psychology abandoned the study of the mind.
False
Psychology is considered a very old scientific discipline with limited philosophical influence.
False
Franciscus Donders conducted his first cognitive psychology experiments after the founding of the first psychology laboratory by Wundt.
False
The method pioneered by Donders in cognitive psychology experiments is no longer used today.
False
The cognitive revolution marked a shift towards understanding the power of our minds and errors in cognitive systems.
True
Test your knowledge on the pioneers of cognitive psychology and their contributions with this quiz. The quiz is based on a brief history from James' 'Principles of Psychology'. See how well you understand the principles and key concepts of cognitive psychology.
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