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What is the main reason for studying the history of psychology?
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?
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?
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?
What was the key contribution of 19th century philosophers to the development of modern psychology?
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What was the role of physiologists in the development of modern psychology?
What was the role of physiologists in the development of modern psychology?
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Which of the following was a key factor in the transformation of philosophy into psychology?
Which of the following was a key factor in the transformation of philosophy into psychology?
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