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Which concept posits that knowledge is primarily acquired through sensory experiences?
Which concept posits that knowledge is primarily acquired through sensory experiences?
- Nativism
- Rationalism
- Skepticism
- Empiricism (correct)
Which of the following best describes psychophysical parallelism?
Which of the following best describes psychophysical parallelism?
- The mind is merely a product of physical processes in the brain.
- The mind and body interact directly to cause behavior.
- Mental events and physical events are distinct but occur simultaneously without influencing each other. (correct)
- Physical stimuli are irrelevant to mental experience.
Which civilization is recognized for its early advancement in astronomy and mathematics, influencing later Greek intellectual traditions?
Which civilization is recognized for its early advancement in astronomy and mathematics, influencing later Greek intellectual traditions?
- Romans
- Hebrews
- Babylonians (correct)
- Egyptians
How did Roman philosophy significantly influence the development of medicine?
How did Roman philosophy significantly influence the development of medicine?
Which of the following most accurately reflects a primary theme of the Renaissance period?
Which of the following most accurately reflects a primary theme of the Renaissance period?
Which of the following best describes Galileo Galilei's contribution to science?
Which of the following best describes Galileo Galilei's contribution to science?
Which philosophical stance emphasizes practical consequences and usefulness as the criteria for determining truth and value?
Which philosophical stance emphasizes practical consequences and usefulness as the criteria for determining truth and value?
How did empiricism influence the development of psychology as a discipline?
How did empiricism influence the development of psychology as a discipline?
What was a key contribution of Hermann Ebbinghaus to the field of psychology?
What was a key contribution of Hermann Ebbinghaus to the field of psychology?
How did the work of Paul Broca and Carl Wernicke contribute to the understanding of the brain?
How did the work of Paul Broca and Carl Wernicke contribute to the understanding of the brain?
Flashcards
Empiricism
Empiricism
The philosophical view that knowledge primarily comes from sensory experience.
Rationalism
Rationalism
The philosophical view that knowledge primarily comes from reason and innate ideas.
Nativism
Nativism
The theory that emphasizes the innate, or inborn, qualities of an organism that determine its behavior.
Instinct
Instinct
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Skepticism
Skepticism
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Dualism
Dualism
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Psychophysical Parallelism
Psychophysical Parallelism
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Pragmatism
Pragmatism
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Psychogeny
Psychogeny
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Study Notes
- The PSYC 4331 (History of Psychology) Spring 2025 exam is worth 110 points and will be taken online.
- The exam will be available from 7:00 a.m. CST on Thursday (03/06/25) until 11:59 p.m. CST on Friday (03/07/25).
- The exam duration is 55 minutes once started.
- The test covers material from Chapters 1-11.
- The test format is objective, including multiple choice and true/false questions.
Key Constructs and Concepts
- Key constructs to understand include: nativism, instinct, empiricism, rationalism, aestheticism, pragmatism, skepticism, psychogeny, dualism, pluralism, and psychophysical parallelism.
- Important to understand the nature of historical inquiry
- Important to identify models for an epistemological method.
Historical Influences
- Focus on the Babylonian influence on the intellectual traditions of the Greeks, Egyptians, Jews, and Arabs.
- Focus on the influence of the Greeks, Persians, and Hebrews on the understanding of human thought and behavior.
- Focus on the influence of Roman philosophy and the Roman Empire on philosophy, medicine, psychology, and human behavior.
- Diversity of early Christian faith should be understood.
Renaissance Themes
- The primary scientific, psychological, religious, and philosophical themes of the Renaissance are to be understood
Key Figures
- Key figures like Galileo Galilei, Niccolo Machiavelli, and Leonardo da Vinci and their contributions to science and psychology should be learned.
- Understand the major contributions of empiricism.
- Understand the contributions of the major empiricists.
- Consider empiricism's contribution to the development of psychology as a discipline.
- Contributions of rationalism should be understood.
- Figure out Paul Broca, Carl Wernicke, Sir Francis Galton, and Philippe Pinel and how they influenced the application of new measurement techniques in the 19th century.
- Identify the major contributions of Charles Darwin and the significance of evolutionary theory to psychology.
Psychological Theories and Concepts
- Understand heuristic theory.
- Comprehend the key concepts in Wundt's psychological system and the legacy of Wilhelm Wundt.
- Learn how to explain the concept of psychophysics.
- Figure out how systems theory relates to psychological science.
- Identify the key contributions of Hermann Ebbinghaus to the field of psychology.
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