10 Questions
Match the following individuals with their contribution to the popularization of the term 'psychology':
Christian Worff = Popularized the term in German in the early 18th century Herbert Spencer = Published the first volume of his Principles of Psychology in 1870 Philosophers and psychologists = Attempted to find answers to philosophical questions in a scientific manner Psychologists in the nineteenth century = Preferred using the word 'mind' rather than 'soul'
Match the following concepts with their association to psychology:
Nature and nurture = Philosophical questions addressed in a scientific manner by early psychologists Free will = Philosophical question addressed in a scientific manner by early psychologists Mind = Term preferred by psychologists over 'soul' Subfields of psychology = Various specialized areas within the field of psychology
Match the following time periods with their association to the term 'psychology':
16th century = The word 'psychologia' (in Latin) dates back to this time period Early 18th century = Term 'psychology' was popularized in German during this time period Nineteenth century = Psychology separated from philosophy as a special science during this time period Today = Psychology is very popular among students and a part of everyday lives in this time period
Match the following topics with their association to the study of psychology:
Origin of psychology = Explains the historical development and roots of the field of psychology Approaches to understand human behavior = Various methods used by psychologists to comprehend human actions Methods used to conduct research in psychology = Techniques employed to gather and analyze data in the study of psychology Influence of psychology on everyday lives = How psychology has become a part of daily existence and its impact on society
Match the following uses of the term 'psychology' with their association to language and publication:
Latin = The word 'psychologia' originated in this language German = The term 'psychology' was popularized in this language during the early 18th century English = The first volume of Principles of Psychology was published in this language in 1870 Philosophy = Psychology was one of the last special sciences that separated from this field in the nineteenth century
Who popularized the term 'psychology' in German in the early 18th century?
Christian Worff
Who was one of the most influential early users of the term 'psychology' in English?
Herbert Spencer
What did psychologists prefer using the word 'mind' rather than?
soul
What was one of the last special sciences that separated from philosophy in the nineteenth century?
psychology
What will be explained in the unit about the origin of psychology?
interesting facts and information about the origin of psychology
Study Notes
Key Figures in Popularizing the Term 'Psychology'
- Rudolf Goeckel popularized the term 'psychology' in German in the early 18th century
- John Locke was one of the most influential early users of the term 'psychology' in English
Concepts Associated with Psychology
- Mind (psychologists preferred using this term rather than 'soul')
Timeline of Psychology
- 18th century: The term 'psychology' was popularized in German by Rudolf Goeckel
- 19th century: Psychology was one of the last special sciences to separate from philosophy
Topics in the Study of Psychology
- Origin of psychology (will be explained in the unit)
Language and Publication of Psychology
- The term 'psychology' was used in English by influential figures like John Locke
Test your knowledge of the history and origins of psychology with this quiz. Explore the early influences of philosophy and scientific inquiry on the development of psychology as a discipline. See how much you know about the key figures and milestones that shaped the field of psychology.
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