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Which part of Plato's Theory represents intellect?
Which part of Plato's Theory represents intellect?
What method did Aristotle advocate for acquiring knowledge about the mind?
What method did Aristotle advocate for acquiring knowledge about the mind?
What is the primary focus of Descartes' theory regarding the interaction of the mind and body?
What is the primary focus of Descartes' theory regarding the interaction of the mind and body?
What was a significant barrier to psychology becoming a science?
What was a significant barrier to psychology becoming a science?
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Who is recognized as the first psychologist due to establishing an experimental laboratory?
Who is recognized as the first psychologist due to establishing an experimental laboratory?
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Which of the following disciplines does NOT fall under the umbrella of social sciences?
Which of the following disciplines does NOT fall under the umbrella of social sciences?
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What distinguishes the mind from the brain according to the content?
What distinguishes the mind from the brain according to the content?
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Why is the study of history relevant to psychology as mentioned?
Why is the study of history relevant to psychology as mentioned?
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In the context of social sciences, what does the term 'culture' primarily relate to?
In the context of social sciences, what does the term 'culture' primarily relate to?
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Which of the following best describes the focus of psychology?
Which of the following best describes the focus of psychology?
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What approach is primarily associated with understanding the basic elements of psychological experience?
What approach is primarily associated with understanding the basic elements of psychological experience?
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Which key figure is associated with Functionalism?
Which key figure is associated with Functionalism?
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Which school of thought emphasizes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts?
Which school of thought emphasizes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts?
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What method did Structuralists primarily use to study consciousness?
What method did Structuralists primarily use to study consciousness?
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Which of these denotes the observable behavior focus in psychology?
Which of these denotes the observable behavior focus in psychology?
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Which theory is concerned with how mental processes permit adaptation to the environment?
Which theory is concerned with how mental processes permit adaptation to the environment?
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What does Psychoanalysis primarily focus on in psychological study?
What does Psychoanalysis primarily focus on in psychological study?
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What philosophical view is associated with many foundational psychological theories originating from WEIRD societies?
What philosophical view is associated with many foundational psychological theories originating from WEIRD societies?
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Which component of Freud's model of the mind operates on the pleasure principle?
Which component of Freud's model of the mind operates on the pleasure principle?
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What type of anxiety arises specifically from the ego's conflict between id and superego?
What type of anxiety arises specifically from the ego's conflict between id and superego?
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Which of the following theories emphasizes the influence of unconscious drives on behavior?
Which of the following theories emphasizes the influence of unconscious drives on behavior?
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What stage of Freud's psychosexual development is characterized by children experiencing pleasure from their genitalia?
What stage of Freud's psychosexual development is characterized by children experiencing pleasure from their genitalia?
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What is the ego's defense mechanism primarily aimed at protecting?
What is the ego's defense mechanism primarily aimed at protecting?
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According to Freud, what primarily determines a person's ability to socialize and cope?
According to Freud, what primarily determines a person's ability to socialize and cope?
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Which of the following concepts is NOT part of Freud's model of the mind?
Which of the following concepts is NOT part of Freud's model of the mind?
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What does the term 'praganz' refer to in the context of psychoanalysis?
What does the term 'praganz' refer to in the context of psychoanalysis?
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What does structuralism mainly focus on in psychology?
What does structuralism mainly focus on in psychology?
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Which principle of Gestalt psychology states that we perceive objects in their simplest form?
Which principle of Gestalt psychology states that we perceive objects in their simplest form?
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What technique is primarily used in functionalism to study mental processes?
What technique is primarily used in functionalism to study mental processes?
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Which principle explains why we view objects that are near each other as a single group?
Which principle explains why we view objects that are near each other as a single group?
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In Gestalt psychology, what does the principle of closure refer to?
In Gestalt psychology, what does the principle of closure refer to?
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Who among the following is NOT considered a key person in Gestalt psychology?
Who among the following is NOT considered a key person in Gestalt psychology?
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Which principle suggests that we interpret elements arranged in a continuous line as related to each other?
Which principle suggests that we interpret elements arranged in a continuous line as related to each other?
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What optical illusion illustrates the phi phenomenon, where movement is perceived where there is none?
What optical illusion illustrates the phi phenomenon, where movement is perceived where there is none?
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Study Notes
Session Outline
- The session is about reviewing the Social Sciences for the NMAT.
- The session is divided into four parts: About the Instructor, About the Course, Introduction to Psychology, and Schools of Thought (Part 1).
Instructor Information
- Instructor: Hans Albert T. Carinugan
- Qualifications: BS Family Life and Child Development, UP Diliman; Incoming LU3, UP College of Medicine
- Teaching Experience: Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (2023), UP Child Development Center (2022), UP Integrated School (2022)
Course Overview
- Part 2 of the NMAT includes Biology, Physics, Social Science, and Chemistry.
- Social Science topics include psychology, sociology, and anthropology.
- The test's focus is on fundamental concepts within these subjects.
Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
- The mind is intangible, whereas the brain is a physical organ.
Schools of Thought (Part 1)
- Early psychological theories came from Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) countries.
- Structuralism: Key figures are Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener. It uses introspection to identify basic elements of psychological experience. It ended due to perception subjectivity.
- Functionalism: Key figure is William James. Focused on how mental processes work and how they contribute to adaptation.
- Gestalt Psychology: Key figures are Max Wertheimer, Wolfgang Köhler, and Kurt Koffka. Claims that people perceive objects as a whole rather than individual parts. Concepts include the phi phenomenon, Pragnanz, Similarity, Proximity, Continuity, Closure, and Figure and Ground.
- Psychoanalysis: Key figures are Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson. Based on the assumption that unconscious drives influence behavior, emphasizing early life experiences. Concepts include Freud's model of the mind (ID, ego, superego) and Defense Mechanisms. The theory included psychoanalytic theory and psychosocial theory.
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Test your knowledge on foundational psychological theories from Plato to modern concepts. This quiz covers significant figures, disciplines, and methodologies that have shaped psychology. Ideal for students and enthusiasts looking to reinforce their understanding of psychology's evolution.
