Philosophers and Psychology

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Who is considered the first psychologist and established the first psychology laboratory?

Wilhelm Wundt

What is the main focus of Edward Titchener's structuralism?

The study of the basic elements of the mind

Which concept is central to William James' functionalism?

Evolution and adaption

What is the main method used in Donders' task?

Subtraction

Which psychologist studied memory using nonsense syllables and found that forgetting dramatically drops within the first hour?

Ebbinghaus

Who is known as the father of materialism in psychology?

Aristotle

Which psychologist introduced the concept of dualism, which suggests that the mind and body are separate entities?

Descartes

Which psychologist wrote the 'critique of pure reason' and is associated with rationalism?

Kant

Who is considered the first psychologist and established the first psychology laboratory?

Wilhem Wundt

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of structuralism and the method of introspection?

Edward Titchener

Test your knowledge of influential philosophers and key concepts in psychology with this quiz! Explore the ideas of Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Wilhelm Wundt, the first psychologist. Learn about Donders' task and decision-making, kymograph and chronoscope, and the phenomenon of Ebbinghaus forgetting. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of these fascinating topics!

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