Philosophers and Psychology

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

  • Kant
  • Descartes
  • Wilhelm Wundt (correct)
  • Aristotle

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

  • The study of memory
  • The study of decision making
  • The study of the basic elements of the mind (correct)
  • The study of human psychology outside the lab

Which concept is central to William James' functionalism?

  • Evolution and adaption (correct)
  • Dualism
  • Materialism
  • Introspection

What is the main method used in Donders' task?

<p>Subtraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ebbinghaus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the father of materialism in psychology?

<p>Aristotle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Descartes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Kant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Wilhem Wundt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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