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What term does Thomas Kuhn use to describe a common set of assumptions or beliefs within a scientific community?
What term does Thomas Kuhn use to describe a common set of assumptions or beliefs within a scientific community?
- Theory
- Paradigm (correct)
- Methodology
- Hypothesis
What is termed as 'normal science' in the context of Kuhn's theory?
What is termed as 'normal science' in the context of Kuhn's theory?
- Scientific revolution
- The process of hypothesis testing
- Exploring implications of an accepted paradigm (correct)
- Collecting random facts
Which of the following stages is characterized by a collection of rival camps or schools?
Which of the following stages is characterized by a collection of rival camps or schools?
- Revolutionary stage
- Paradigmatic stage
- Pre-paradigmatic stage (correct)
- Normal science stage
According to Kuhn, what primarily drives the change in scientific paradigms?
According to Kuhn, what primarily drives the change in scientific paradigms?
What is a central argument against the scientific study of psychology according to Immanuel Kant?
What is a central argument against the scientific study of psychology according to Immanuel Kant?
What is the view of psychology in terms of paradigms according to the content?
What is the view of psychology in terms of paradigms according to the content?
Which belief is shared by existential psychologists regarding human behavior?
Which belief is shared by existential psychologists regarding human behavior?
What major criticism does Popper have regarding Kuhn's view of science?
What major criticism does Popper have regarding Kuhn's view of science?
How does Kuhn believe scientific observations are made?
How does Kuhn believe scientific observations are made?
How does William James differentiate between hard and soft determinism?
How does William James differentiate between hard and soft determinism?
In Popper's model of science, what is the relationship between problems and proposed solutions?
In Popper's model of science, what is the relationship between problems and proposed solutions?
What view do behaviorists like Watson and Skinner hold regarding human nature?
What view do behaviorists like Watson and Skinner hold regarding human nature?
Which philosophical stance posits that both physical and mental events are governed by different principles?
Which philosophical stance posits that both physical and mental events are governed by different principles?
What do materialists believe regarding the nature of reality?
What do materialists believe regarding the nature of reality?
According to Sigmund Koch, what should psychology embrace?
According to Sigmund Koch, what should psychology embrace?
What does the concept of interactionism within dualism propose?
What does the concept of interactionism within dualism propose?
What is the current definition of psychology?
What is the current definition of psychology?
Which approach combines various methods to illuminate aspects of psychology's history?
Which approach combines various methods to illuminate aspects of psychology's history?
What does the concept of epiphenomenalism state?
What does the concept of epiphenomenalism state?
What does the term 'Zeitgeist' refer to in the context of historical development?
What does the term 'Zeitgeist' refer to in the context of historical development?
What is the main focus of nativism in the context of human attributes?
What is the main focus of nativism in the context of human attributes?
Why is it important to study the history of psychology?
Why is it important to study the history of psychology?
Which philosophical position argues that life is not solely a mechanical process?
Which philosophical position argues that life is not solely a mechanical process?
Which component is considered essential for the definition of science?
Which component is considered essential for the definition of science?
What does rationalism primarily emphasize in the process of knowledge acquisition?
What does rationalism primarily emphasize in the process of knowledge acquisition?
Who is associated with the idea that failing to remember the past leads to repeating mistakes?
Who is associated with the idea that failing to remember the past leads to repeating mistakes?
What distinguishes psychophysical parallelism from other views?
What distinguishes psychophysical parallelism from other views?
What is the main concern of historiography in psychology?
What is the main concern of historiography in psychology?
What does the 'great-person approach' in history emphasize?
What does the 'great-person approach' in history emphasize?
In the context of occasionalism, what role does God play?
In the context of occasionalism, what role does God play?
Which of the following concepts suggests that human nature traits like intelligence are primarily shaped by experience?
Which of the following concepts suggests that human nature traits like intelligence are primarily shaped by experience?
What is pre-established harmony in relation to mental and physiological events?
What is pre-established harmony in relation to mental and physiological events?
What is the primary focus of rationalists in understanding knowledge?
What is the primary focus of rationalists in understanding knowledge?
Which statement accurately describes objective reality?
Which statement accurately describes objective reality?
How does universalism differ from relativism?
How does universalism differ from relativism?
What does naïve realism claim about mental experiences?
What does naïve realism claim about mental experiences?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of relativism?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of relativism?
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Study Notes
Revisions in the Traditional View of Science
- Thomas Kuhn introduced the concept of "paradigm," referring to a shared set of beliefs within a scientific community.
- Paradigms guide research by defining problems and methods for solving them, likened to puzzle-solving in "normal science."
- Paradigms shift primarily due to persistent anomalies that current paradigms cannot explain.
Stages of Scientific Development
- Pre-paradigmatic stage features multiple competing schools of thought with random data gathering.
- Paradigmatic stage sees established normal science activity.
- Revolutionary stage occurs when a new paradigm replaces an existing one.
Paradigms in Psychology
- Psychology is often viewed as a pre-paradigmatic discipline with multiple competing schools (behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, etc.).
- Some argue for a unified paradigm within psychology, while others believe the coexistence of multiple paradigms is beneficial for understanding human complexity.
Popper vs. Kuhn
- Karl Popper criticized Kuhn's perspective, suggesting that scientific inquiry is an imaginative process, not a simple puzzle-solving activity.
- Kuhn asserted that psychological and sociological variables must be considered to understand science fully.
- Popper emphasized the importance of testability and falsification as key characteristics of scientific inquiry.
Historical Perspective in Psychology
- Psychology's definition evolved from being the study of the psyche to the study of behavior.
- Historiography examines the writing of psychology's history, highlighting the interplay between present and past perceptions.
- Presentism considers past events through contemporary standards, while historicism studies history for its own sake.
Approaches to Writing Psychology History
- Includes the analysis of non-psychological influences such as political or technological factors, creating a Zeitgeist.
- Great-person approach focuses on influential figures like Plato and Freud, while the historical development approach examines how ideas evolve over time.
- An eclectic approach combines various methods to provide comprehensive insight.
Importance of Historical Study in Psychology
- Offers perspective on modern psychological concepts and prevents the repetition of past mistakes.
- Provides valuable insights and fosters curiosity within the field.
Nature of Science
- Debates question whether psychology qualifies as a science due to its subjective nature.
- Science is characterized by empirical observation and theory formulation, integrating observations of nature.
Concepts of Determinism
- Nondeterminism emphasizes human agency, where individuals are seen to have free will.
- Hard determinism suggests actions are automatic and mechanistic, while soft determinism attributes behaviors to cognitive deliberation.
Fundamental Questions in Psychology
- Human nature inquiries include perspectives on aggression (Freudians vs. Humanists).
- Mind-body relationship theories span materialism, idealism, dualism, interactionism, and more.
Human Attributes: Nativism vs. Empiricism
- Nativism champions the role of inheritance in attributes like intelligence, while empiricism stresses experiential influence.
Mechanism vs. Vitalism
- Mechanism compares humans to machines governed by rules, while vitalism posits a life force beyond physical aspects.
Rationalism vs. Irrationalism
- Rationalism values logical and systematic approaches, contrasting with irrationalism, which emphasizes emotions and unconscious motives.
Epistemology
- Explores nature and limits of knowledge and how it is acquired through empiricism and rationalism.
Objective vs. Subjective Reality
- Objective reality is independent and fact-based, accessible through the senses, while subjective reality relates to personal thoughts and emotions.
Universalism vs. Relativism
- Universalism suggests consistent truths across cultures, while relativism asserts that truths are context-dependent and subjective.
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