20 Questions
Who is credited with building the first psychological laboratory to measure the 'atoms of the mind'?
Wilhelm Wundt
Which school of thought in psychology was concerned with the structure of the mind?
Structuralism
Who is known for the concept that the mind is a 'blank slate' at birth, with knowledge coming from experience?
John Locke
Which psychologist is famous for making psychology the study of observable behavior, rather than focusing on sensations?
Watson
Which psychological perspective focused on early mental processes?
Cognitive Revolution
In the Nature vs Nurture debate, differences in behavioral traits are argued to develop through:
Both genetic inheritance and experiences
Who among the historical figures mentioned argued that evolution shapes behaviors?
Darwin
Which type of psychologist is involved in preventing disease and promoting health?
Health Psychologist
What is a common limitation of intuition, as mentioned in the text?
Hindsight bias
Which research technique involves observing behavior in a natural setting without intervention?
Field Observations
What was the primary focus of structuralism in psychology?
Studying the structure of the mind
Who among the historical figures mentioned introduced the idea that sensations and perceptions are separable?
Rene Descartes
Which psychologist, mentioned in the text, emphasized that the mind is entirely distinct from the body and that spirits flow through nerves to muscles?
Francis Bacon
Who was the first woman president of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a student of Edward Titchener?
Margaret Washburn
What distinguishes humanistic psychology from Freudian philosophy and behaviorism?
Focus on environment and needs for love and acceptance
Which levels of analysis are integrated into the biopsychosocial approach?
Biological, psychological, and social views
What does the cognitive neuroscience field contribute to?
Treating depression
Which type of psychologist would be most interested in studying behavior changes related to age?
Developmental psychologist
What is a key aspect of the scientific attitude mentioned in the text?
Curiosity, skepticism, and humility
In psychology, what does a theory primarily aim to do?
Organize observed phenomena
Explore the key concepts and philosophers in the history of philosophy, from Buddha to John Locke. Learn about different perspectives on the mind, body, knowledge, and experience.
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