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History of Psychology: Early Developments and Modern Origins
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History of Psychology: Early Developments and Modern Origins

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What is the main reason for studying the history of psychology?

  • To gain a better understanding of modern psychology (correct)
  • To understand the origins of the field of psychology
  • To learn about the lives of famous psychologists
  • To appreciate the progress made in the field over time
  • What was the primary focus of early philosophical approaches to understanding human nature?

  • Controlled observation and experimentation
  • Distinguishing psychology from philosophy
  • Speculating, intuiting, and generalizing based on personal experience (correct)
  • Applying the methods of physical and biological sciences
  • When did psychology emerge as a distinct disciplinary subject matter?

  • In the 17th to 19th centuries, with the development of physiological investigations
  • In the 5th century BC, with the ideas of Plato and Aristotle
  • In the 21st century, as a result of the transformation of philosophy
  • In the 19th century, when philosophers started applying scientific methods (correct)
  • What was the key contribution of 19th century philosophers to the development of modern psychology?

    <p>They paved the way for an experimental approach to studying the mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of physiologists in the development of modern psychology?

    <p>They provided an understanding of the bodily mechanisms underlying mental processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key factor in the transformation of philosophy into psychology?

    <p>The application of biological and physical science methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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