History of Psychology Theory and Topics Quiz
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What is the focus of behaviourism?

  • Empirical observations
  • Observable behaviors (correct)
  • Subjective ideas
  • Mental processes
  • Who is associated with the theory of Episodic memory?

  • Dominant Revolution
  • Henrich et al.
  • Rose Miller
  • Endel Tulving (correct)
  • What did Henrich et al. react to in 2010?

  • Sikolshiyang psychology
  • Colonial Western psychology (correct)
  • Industrialized psyche
  • The rise of food
  • Who 'rediscovered' WEIRD psyche?

    <p>Henrich et al.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Cognitive Psychology?

    <p>Understanding mental processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory organizes empirical observations and generates predictions?

    <p>Miller's Magic Number 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of psychology as described in the text?

    <p>To seek objective descriptions of mental phenomena and their relation to behavior and the physical environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato's Epistemology, what is the mind-body problem about?

    <p>The mind and body are two distinct substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key principle of dualism as it relates to the mind-body problem?

    <p>Assumes that the mind and body are two distinct substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In psychology, what is the significance of formulating hypotheses and gathering relevant data?

    <p>To study the scientific goal of the mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato's Doctrine of Recollection, what does it suggest about certain knowledge or forms?

    <p>We must have learned what we now recollect at some previous time, indicating innate knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main purposes of studying history 'Zeitgeist' as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To examine historical developments and contributions of individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are theories useful according to the text?

    <p>To seek objective descriptions of mental phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

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