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What was Hartley's profession?
Physician
What was Hartley's belief about understanding natural phenomena?
It increased our knowledge of God
What was the focus of the first half of Hartley's book?
Contributions to psychology
What was Hartley's view on the nature of the nerves?
The nerves were solid and caused vibrations called impressions
What was the relationship between sensations and ideas according to Hartley?
Ideas were weaker copies of sensations
What was Hartley's view on the origin of complex thoughts?
Complex thoughts were created automatically through the process of association
Test your knowledge on a key figure in psychology who contributed to the understanding of natural phenomena and our knowledge of God, nerve vibrations, impressions, and sensations. Learn about Hartley's Goal and his theories influenced by Locke and Newton.
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