10 Questions
What was psychology first defined as?
The science of soul
Who defined psychology as the science of the mind?
Emmanuel Kant
What did William James define psychology as?
The science of mental processes
Why was defining psychology as the science of the soul problematic?
Soul is metaphysical and cannot be scientifically experimented on
What was the ambiguity associated with defining psychology as the science of the mind?
Confusion regarding the nature and functions of the mind
Who first defined psychology as the 'science of soul'?
Plato and Aristotle
Why did defining psychology as the science of the soul pose a challenge?
Soul is metaphysical and cannot be scientifically experimented on
Who defined psychology as the 'science of the mind'?
Emmanuel Kant
What was the ambiguity associated with defining psychology as the science of the mind?
Confusion regarding the nature and functions of mind
How did modern psychologists define psychology?
As the science of consciousness
Test your knowledge of the meaning, definitions, nature, and scope of psychology with this quiz. Explore the origins of psychology, its early interpretations, and the evolving understanding of the science of the mind and behavior.
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