Monism vs Dualism: Philosophical Perspectives
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What does the term 'psychology' derive from?

  • Sanskrit words for emotion and analysis
  • Greek words meaning spirit and to study (correct)
  • Old English words for behavior and reasoning
  • Latin words meaning mind and study

    • The scientific study of psychology only focuses on observable behaviors.

    False

    What are the three ways of framing explanations in psychology?

    Psychological, Biological, Environmental

    The _______ problem in psychology refers to the difficulty in studying the mind since it is unobservable.

    <p>Mind Body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following philosophical concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Empiricism = Knowledge comes from sensory experience Nativism = Knowledge is innate and pre-existing Dualism = Mind and body are separate entities Monism = Mind and body are one and the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychologist is associated with the concept of operant conditioning?

    <p>B.F. Skinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gestalt psychology focuses solely on observable behavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?

    <p>Internal mental processes such as thought, reasoning, memory, and perception.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Behavior that can be observed and measured is referred to as ______.

    <p>overt behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the psychologists to their primary contributions:

    <p>John Watson = Observable behavior and stimulus-response Jean Piaget = Developmental psychology and children's mistakes Max Wertheimer = Visual perception and Gestalt principles B.F. Skinner = Operant conditioning principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept suggests that our mental abilities change as we grow older?

    <p>Developmental psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neuroscience is primarily concerned with social behavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does evolutionary psychology study?

    <p>How natural selection has shaped the human mind and its abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ___ conditioning involves learning through the consequences of behavior.

    <p>Operant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective emphasizes the role of subconscious processes in influencing behavior?

    <p>Psychodynamic perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is associated with the concept of Dualism?

    <p>René Descartes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Monism asserts that the mind and body are separate entities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Wilhelm Wundt contribute to psychology?

    <p>He is considered the 'Father of Modern Psychology' and founded the school of Structuralism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the philosophical perspective of ________, knowledge is gained entirely through experience.

    <p>Empiricism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the philosophers to their respective theories:

    <p>Immanuel Kant = Philosophical Idealism Jean-Martin Charcot = Psychodynamic Perspective Thomas Hobbes = Philosophical Materialism William James = Functionalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Functionalism focus on in psychology?

    <p>Understanding the purpose of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nativism suggests that knowledge is present from birth.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for his work on Classical Conditioning?

    <p>Ivan Pavlov</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The idea that the unconscious influences thoughts and feelings is a key concept of ________.

    <p>Psychoanalysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective suggests that our perception of the world is shaped by our sensory experiences?

    <p>Philosophical Realism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of psychology as defined in the content?

    <p>Scientific study of the mind and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Biological explanations in psychology focus on thoughts and emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three components psychologists hope to achieve in their study?

    <p>Measure and describe behavior, explain and predict behavior, modify behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'psychology' is derived from the Greek words _______ and _______.

    <p>psyche, logos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of explanations in psychology with their descriptions:

    <p>Psychological = Thoughts, emotions, and internal motivations Biological = Genes, hormones, and physiological processes Environmental = External, physical, and social surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dualism propose about the mind and body?

    <p>They are different and separate entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Monism suggests that the mind and body are separate entities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Psychology'?

    <p>Wilhelm Wundt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to philosophical ________, knowledge is innate and present from birth.

    <p>nativism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the philosophers to their respective contributions:

    <p>Rene Descartes = Dualism of mind and body Thomas Hobbes = Monism, rejecting separate mind John Locke = Philosophical Realism Immanuel Kant = Philosophical Idealism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach focuses on the adaptive significance of mental processes?

    <p>Functionalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Behaviorism focuses exclusively on unobservable mental processes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological approach did Sigmund Freud develop?

    <p>Psychoanalysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ivan Pavlov is best known for his work in ______ conditioning.

    <p>classical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychologist is associated with the use of introspection as a method for understanding consciousness?

    <p>Edward Titchener</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur for a recessive gene to be expressed?

    <p>It must be paired with another recessive gene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Epigenetics involves changes to the DNA sequence.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is natural selection?

    <p>The process where genes that enhance survival and reproduction become more common in a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The degree of genetic contribution to a trait's variation in a population is known as ______.

    <p>heritability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of relatives with their genetic relatedness:

    <p>Identical twins = 100% Fraternal twins = 50% Siblings = 50% Grandparents and grandchildren = 25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of genetic mutations, which of the following describes a beneficial mutation?

    <p>A change that increases an organism's adaptability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Natural selection only acts on traits that are environmental rather than genetic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define polygenic transmission.

    <p>The combined effect of multiple gene pairs on a single phenotypic trait.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of ______ results in changes in the DNA sequence that can be harmful, neutral, or advantageous.

    <p>mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of study to its description:

    <p>Family Studies = Investigate trait prevalence in families versus the general population Adoption Studies = Compare traits between biological and adoptive relatives Twin Studies = Analyze genetic and environmental influences Adaptation Studies = Examine shared genes and environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of neuron carries commands from the brain to muscles and organs?

    <p>Motor Neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sodium ions are positively charged ions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the difference in charge between the inside and outside of a neuron?

    <p>Polarization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ is a fatty insulating layer that speeds up the transmission of signals in neurons.

    <p>myelin sheath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the neurotransmitter with its effect:

    <p>Acetylcholine = Increases likelihood of action potential Gamma-aminobutyric acid = Decreases likelihood of action potential Glutamate = Excitatory effects Dopamine = Inhibitory effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms describes a situation where a neuron cannot fire another action potential?

    <p>Absolute Refractory Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The action potential is a graded response that varies in magnitude.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?

    <p>To connect one neuron to another within the brain or spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A change in electrical potential that allows a neuron to communicate is known as an _____ ______.

    <p>action potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the ion with its charge type:

    <p>Sodium (Na+) = Positive Chloride (Cl-) = Negative Potassium (K+) = Positive Amino acids (A-) = Negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the tendency of ions to move through the membrane to the less concentrated side?

    <p>Diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glial cells do not play a role in supporting neurons in the nervous system.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define hyperpolarization in relation to neuron membrane potential.

    <p>An increase in electrical charge across a membrane, making it more negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ ________ law states that an action potential either occurs at full strength or not at all.

    <p>all-or-none</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drug decreases activity at a receptor?

    <p>Antagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) leads to depolarization of the dendrites and cell body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Fight or flight response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Drugs that bind at the same site as neurotransmitters are referred to as __________.

    <p>direct agonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Neuron = Single neural cell Nerve = A bundle of axons in the peripheral nervous system Tract = A bundle of axons in the central nervous system Synaptic Vesicles = Storage for neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of neurotransmitter deactivation primarily achieved by?

    <p>Reuptake or breakdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spatial summation combines potentials arriving at different times from the same neuron.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'temporal summation'.

    <p>Combining potentials arriving a short time apart, from the same or separate units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.

    <p>central</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of presynaptic potential?

    <p>It changes the probability of the postsynaptic neuron firing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Monism vs Dualism

    • Rene Descartes proposed dualism, separating mind and body into distinct entities.
    • The mind is characterized as intangible and non-physical, while the body is a physical, separate entity.
    • Philosophical Dualism emphasizes the difference between mind and body; Materialistic Dualism specifically views the body as physical.
    • Thomas Hobbes argued against dualism, asserting that the mind results from the brain's physical processes.
    • Monism posits that mind and body are the same, rejecting the idea of separate entities.
    • Philosophical Materialism highlights that mental events arise from physical occurrences.

    Realism vs Idealism

    • John Locke advocated for philosophical realism, focusing on human perception shaped by sensory information.
    • Immanuel Kant introduced philosophical idealism, suggesting innate knowledge influences perception, shaped further by experience.

    Empiricism vs Nativism

    • Philosophical Empiricism states knowledge comes solely from experience, exemplified by learning through personal encounters.
    • Philosophical Nativism argues that knowledge is innate from birth, where instinctive reactions are present without prior experience.

    Structuralism and Functionalism

    • Wilhelm Wundt, known as the "Father of Modern Psychology," emphasized using scientific methods to study the mind's elements.
    • Edward Titchener, a student of Wundt, utilized introspection to analyze subjective experiences and basic elements of consciousness.
    • Functionalism, led by William James, focused on the purpose of consciousness and mental processes, influenced by Darwin's theory of evolution.

    Modern Perspectives

    The Psychodynamic Perspective

    • Jean-Martin Charcot and Pierre Janet treated hysteria, examining symptoms without apparent physical causes.
    • Sigmund Freud emphasized the unconscious mind's influence on behavior, founding psychoanalysis as a therapeutic approach for insight into mental processes.

    Behaviourism

    • Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning illustrates how stimuli can provoke physical responses through learning.
    • B.F. Skinner expanded behaviorism, focusing on observable behavior and its modification based on consequences.

    Gestalt Psychology

    • Max Wertheimer explored visual perception and how the mind organizes sensory information into holistic experiences.
    • Sir Frederic Bartlett studied memory, revealing that recall is susceptible to distortions and not merely a recording device.

    Developmental Psychology

    • Jean Piaget investigated cognitive development in children, observing how their mistakes reveal understanding and mental abilities.

    Social Psychology

    • Kurt Lewin highlighted individual perception over environmental determinism in social behavior.
    • Solomon Asch and Gordon Allport studied inference-making and its impact on behavior in social contexts.

    Cognitive Psychology

    • Cognitive psychology emerged in the 1960s, focusing on internal processes such as thought and memory, viewing humans as information processors.

    Cognitive Behaviorism

    • Cognitive behaviorism combines behavioral and cognitive theories, proposing that learning and environment shape behavior by providing necessary information.

    Evolutionary Psychology

    • This field examines how natural selection has influenced human mental processes and capabilities.

    Neuroscience

    • Neuroscience investigates brain function and its relationship to both mind and behavior.
    • Cognitive neuroscience focuses on interactions between cognitive processes and brain activities.
    • Behavioral neuroscience studies how brain function affects observable actions.

    Cultural Psychology

    • Cultural psychology studies the influence of shared experiences, values, and beliefs on behavior, considering factors like race and national background.

    The Biological Component

    Neurons

    • Neurons facilitate communication in the body through both electrical and chemical signal transmission.

    The Nervous System

    • Comprised of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, crucial for bodily functions and responses.

    Endocrine System

    • Regulates processes through hormone secretion, impacting various physiological functions.

    Hemispheric Lateralization

    • Highlights the specialization of brain hemispheres in processing information and directing behavior.

    Terminology and Considerations

    • Psychology is influenced by biases from gender norms, social conventions, sexism, and racism.
    • Etymologically, "psychology" comes from Greek: psyche (spirit/soul) + logos (study).

    Defining Psychology

    • Psychology studies mind (internal behaviors) and behavior (external actions).
    • Goals include measuring, describing, explaining, predicting, and modifying behaviors.

    Explanatory Frameworks

    • Psychological Explanations focus on thoughts and emotions.
    • Biological Explanations involve genetics and physiological processes.
    • Environmental Explanations consider physical and social surroundings.

    Philosophical Roots

    • Ancient Greek philosophers examined morality and human nature.
    • Early physiologists explored brain function relating to behavior, exemplified by Ali ibn al-’Abbas al-majusi.

    Mind-Body Problem

    • Questions the study of the mind's unobservable nature and its relationship with the body.
    • Philosophical Dualism suggests the mind and body are separate; Materialistic Dualism claims the mind arises from physical actions.
    • Monism posits that mind and body are the same entity.

    Realism vs Idealism

    • John Locke advocated for understanding human perception through sensory information (Realism).
    • Immanuel Kant believed in inherent knowledge and perception shaped by experience (Idealism).

    Empiricism vs Nativism

    • Empiricism asserts knowledge is gained through experience (e.g., learning from encounters).
    • Nativism holds that some knowledge is innate at birth (e.g., instinctive reactions).

    Structuralism and Functionalism

    • Structuralism, led by Wilhelm Wundt, analyzed the mind's components through introspection.
    • Functionalism, championed by William James, focused on the purpose of mental processes, inspired by Darwin's evolution theory.

    The Psychodynamic Perspective

    • Charcot and Janet treated hysteria through early psychological methods.
    • Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis emphasized the influence of the unconscious on behavior.

    Behaviorism

    • Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning demonstrated learned responses via environmental stimuli.
    • John B. Watson expanded behaviorism's focus on observable behavior and environmental influences.

    Neurons and Neurotransmission

    • Types of neurons: Motor (to muscles), Sensory (from stimuli), Interneurons (within the CNS).
    • Action potential occurs when membrane depolarization enables neuronal communication.
    • Neurotransmitters (e.g., acetylcholine, serotonin) facilitate communication between neurons, either exciting or inhibiting activity.

    Nervous System Organization

    • Peripheral Nervous System: Nerves outside CNS; includes somatic (voluntary) and autonomic (involuntary) systems.
    • Central Nervous System: Comprises the brain and spinal cord, relaying signals via afferent (toward CNS) and efferent (away from CNS) pathways.

    Genetic Influences and Evolution

    • Heritability refers to the proportion of trait variation attributable to genetic variation.
    • Natural selection processes favor traits that enhance survival and reproduction.
    • Evolution results from gradual genetic change within populations.

    Research Methodologies

    • Family studies analyze trait prevalence within families versus broader populations.
    • Adoption and twin studies gauge genetic versus environmental contributions to behaviors and traits.
    • Higher concordance rates in identical twins suggest a genetic influence on traits.

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