12 Questions
What was the primary reason philosophers started using different tools and methods in the 19th century to study human nature?
They wanted to make psychology a more rigorous and experimental discipline
According to the passage, what did the early philosophical conjectures and discourses during the 5th century BC and onwards represent?
The pre-history of modern psychology
What was the key shift in perspective that occurred as philosophy transitioned towards a more experimental approach to the mind?
Philosophers became more interested in the location of the mind rather than just its nature
How did the physiologists contribute to the development of modern psychology in the 19th century?
They conducted experiments on the brain and body to understand mental processes
Which philosopher's work was particularly influential for the development of modern psychology, according to the passage?
Descartes
What was the key transition that occurred in the philosophical approach to the study of human nature during the 19th century?
Philosophers moved from speculation and intuition to more controlled observation and experimentation
What is the main reason given in the text for studying the history of psychology?
To understand how psychology has developed as a science.
Which period marks the origin of psychology as a field?
5th century BC
What areas were covered by the discussions and discourses of Plato, Aristotle, and other Greek philosophers?
Memory, learning, motivation, action
Which century saw the contribution of modern philosophers to the development of psychology?
18th and 19th centuries
What does the text suggest about the age of psychology as a discipline?
It is both one of the oldest disciplines and one of the newest sciences.
How does studying ancient philosophers help in understanding modern psychology?
By exploring the roots of formal psychology in ancient philosophical writings.
Explore the early developments in psychology and how they have shaped the field into what it is today. Learn about the importance of studying the history of psychology and how it helps in understanding modern psychology.
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