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Which approach to psychological research primarily emphasizes objective measurement and quantification?
Which approach to psychological research primarily emphasizes objective measurement and quantification?
What is a significant theme explored in the historiometry of psychology?
What is a significant theme explored in the historiometry of psychology?
Which aspect is NOT considered part of the lifecycle of a psychological test?
Which aspect is NOT considered part of the lifecycle of a psychological test?
In the context of psychological factories, what does the term 'mixed focus' suggest?
In the context of psychological factories, what does the term 'mixed focus' suggest?
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Which of the following best describes the role of historiometry in psychology?
Which of the following best describes the role of historiometry in psychology?
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What is the primary focus when examining historical records in the context of psychological studies?
What is the primary focus when examining historical records in the context of psychological studies?
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In the study of psychological factories, which aspect is essential for understanding their influence on psychology?
In the study of psychological factories, which aspect is essential for understanding their influence on psychology?
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Which concept best represents the challenge in historiometry within the psychological domain?
Which concept best represents the challenge in historiometry within the psychological domain?
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When discussing the global spread of psychological beliefs, which factor is most significant?
When discussing the global spread of psychological beliefs, which factor is most significant?
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Which method is commonly used by scientists to study the impacts of psychological practices across various spaces?
Which method is commonly used by scientists to study the impacts of psychological practices across various spaces?
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What defines a 'scientific persona' in relation to individual success?
What defines a 'scientific persona' in relation to individual success?
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In the context of historiometry, how is a scientific factory defined?
In the context of historiometry, how is a scientific factory defined?
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What is the primary focus of multisited ethnography?
What is the primary focus of multisited ethnography?
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Which of the following best describes the aim of psychological factories?
Which of the following best describes the aim of psychological factories?
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What role does historiometry play in evaluating scientific success?
What role does historiometry play in evaluating scientific success?
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Which statement reflects the essence of a psychological statistical approach?
Which statement reflects the essence of a psychological statistical approach?
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What aspect of scientific biography is most closely associated with moral economies?
What aspect of scientific biography is most closely associated with moral economies?
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Which of the following best describes 'individual success' within an ecological context?
Which of the following best describes 'individual success' within an ecological context?
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Study Notes
History of Psychology - Session 1: Introduction
- The presentation covered the introduction to a course on the history of psychology
- Lecturers are Loreen Tisdall and Rui Mata
- Date of the session: September 23, 2024
- The course utilizes word clouds and various visualizations to represent the frequency of key terms
- Keywords associated with the time period from 1950 to 1999: student, intelligence, teacher, grade, experimental, psychology, psychoanalysis, curriculum, discipline, discuss, reading, neuropsychology, english, classroom
- Word clouds from different periods indicate significant shifts in focus and research areas within psychology
- Problems in studying history: Causality and not being value-free
- Different historiographic approaches to understand the history of psychology were discussed
Course Overview
- Course materials include slides, available from the course website, and readings.
- Readings are linked to the slides
- The course was introduced with an overview of sessions' materials, and exam details
- Online resources: specific links to slides and ADAM (a learning platform) were provided.
- The course website provides course materials, sessions, and slides
- The course's session outline with dates, topics and instructors was shown
- In-person exam details were indicated. There is a mock exam scheduled for later
Learning Outcomes
- Learning how the course works, where to find materials
- Understanding the pros and cons of studying the history of psychology
- Recognizing problems with the history of psychology
- Gaining knowledge about historiographic methods
- Critically reflecting on different historiographic approaches to a discipline. For example, the Great Man vs. psychological factories approach.
Why Study History of Psychology?
- "What's past is prologue" is a quote used to emphasize the importance of knowing the past to understand the present and future
- Other quotes related to the need for the study of history in the context of psychology were included.
- History repeats itself, and past mistakes are crucial to avoid in modern psychology.
9 Great Reasons to Study the History of Psychology
- Understanding the origins and progression of psychological concepts and theories.
- Contextualizing current theories by recognizing influences from the past (social, cultural, and technological advancements) to understand the present.
- Avoiding repeating past mistakes in psychology.
- Understanding the evolution and diversification of ethical standards.
- Recognizing contributions of diverse figures (from women and marginalized groups)
- Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of psychology (connections to other fields like philosophy, biology, economics)
- Encouraging critical thinking and fostering a culture of questioning existing theories.
- Inspiring new research based on historical trends.
- Helping in building a sense of professional identity within the field of Psychology.
3 Major Problems for Studying History of Psychology
- Determining causality in psychological history
- Avoiding value-free judgements of historical narratives
- Understanding and appreciating diversity in psychology's historical narratives.
Course Materials Details
- Relevant links to website, course materials, and resources were provided
- Links to online resources and lecture materials were shown
Exam Information
- Exams will be in person, multiple-choice.
- Mock exam scheduled for a later date
- Q&A session using course forum
Instructions and Exercise
- A brief exercise was assigned to the audience
- Participants were asked to write down 3 events or individuals that significantly shaped psychology
- Participants were given ~1 minute to respond.
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Description
This quiz covers the introductory session of a course on the history of psychology, presented by Loreen Tisdall and Rui Mata. Key themes include the use of visualizations to track significant changes in psychological research from 1950 to 1999 and the challenges faced in studying psychological history. Students will explore historiographic approaches and the influence of key terms in the field.
