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What are the major philosophical issues in Psychology according to the text?
What are the major philosophical issues in Psychology according to the text?
- Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Observational Learning
- Determinism, Free Will, The Mind-Brain Problem (correct)
- Cognitive Dissonance, Social Facilitation, Group Polarization
- Nature vs. Nurture, Conscious vs. Unconscious, Humanistic vs. Psychodynamic
What are the goals of Psychology similar to Science?
What are the goals of Psychology similar to Science?
- Observe, Classify, Infer, Measure
- Describe, Explain, Predict, Control (correct)
- Question, Research, Debate, Conclude
- Hypothesize, Experiment, Analyze, Conclude
Which of the following is not a topic of interest to psychologists according to the text?
Which of the following is not a topic of interest to psychologists according to the text?
- Sensation and Perception
- Psychological Disorders
- Economic Systems and Policies (correct)
- Growth and Development
What is Determinism in the context of Psychology?
What is Determinism in the context of Psychology?
What is the Mind-Brain Problem in Psychology related to?
What is the Mind-Brain Problem in Psychology related to?
Which Greek philosopher proposed the idea of 'Know thyself'?
Which Greek philosopher proposed the idea of 'Know thyself'?
Who suggested that human behavior, like the movements of the stars and seas, is subjected to rules and laws?
Who suggested that human behavior, like the movements of the stars and seas, is subjected to rules and laws?
Which Greek philosopher suggested thinking of behavior in terms of a body and a mind?
Which Greek philosopher suggested thinking of behavior in terms of a body and a mind?
Who proposed the idea of 'Know thyself'?
Who proposed the idea of 'Know thyself'?
Which philosopher suggested that human behavior can be thought of in terms of a body and a mind?
Which philosopher suggested that human behavior can be thought of in terms of a body and a mind?
Who delved into various topics such as personality, sensation, perception, thought, intelligence, needs, motives, feelings, emotion, and memory?
Who delved into various topics such as personality, sensation, perception, thought, intelligence, needs, motives, feelings, emotion, and memory?
Who proposed the idea of 'Know thyself?' about 2500 years ago?
Who proposed the idea of 'Know thyself?' about 2500 years ago?
Which philosopher delved into various topics such as personality, sensation, thought, intelligence, needs, feelings, and memory?
Which philosopher delved into various topics such as personality, sensation, thought, intelligence, needs, feelings, and memory?
Who suggested thinking about behavior in terms of a body and a mind?
Who suggested thinking about behavior in terms of a body and a mind?
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Major Philosophical Issues in Psychology
- Free will vs. determinism: whether human behavior is controlled by internal choices or external factors
- Mind-brain problem: the relationship between the mind (conscious experience) and the brain (physical structure)
- Nature-nurture debate: the role of genetics vs. environment in shaping human behavior
Goals of Psychology
- Similar to science, psychology aims to describe, explain, predict, and control behavior
- Understand individuals and groups through systematic observation and experimentation
Topics of Interest to Psychologists
- Not interested in: the study of the universe or celestial bodies
- Interested in: human behavior, including personality, sensation, perception, thought, intelligence, needs, motives, feelings, emotion, and memory
Determinism
- The idea that human behavior is the result of external factors, such as genetics, environment, and past experiences
- Suggests that human behavior is predictable and controlled by these factors
Mind-Brain Problem
- The relationship between the mind (conscious experience) and the brain (physical structure)
- Concerns the nature of consciousness and the neural basis of behavior
Influential Philosophers
- The ancient Greek philosopher Plato proposed the idea of "Know thyself"
- Plato also suggested thinking of behavior in terms of a body and a mind
- The Greek philosopher Aristotle delved into various topics, including personality, sensation, thought, intelligence, needs, feelings, and memory
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