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Which philosophy devalued irrational aspects of human nature, like emotions?
Enlightenment
Who is considered the Father of Romanticism?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Which philosophy argued that humans are more than just their experiences and possess emotions, intuitions, and instincts?
Romanticism
Who was raised by relatives after being abandoned by his father at 10 years old?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Which philosophy believed that studying the whole person, including irrational aspects, is the best way to understand humans?
Empiricism
Which philosophical movement viewed science as irrelevant to humans?
Romanticism
What was Rousseau's view on human nature?
Humans are born pure and good, but are corrupted by society and institutions.
According to Rousseau, what is the 'general will'?
What is best for the overall community, not just individual wills.
How did Rousseau view the role of education?
Education should be tailored to nurture children's natural impulses and interests.
What was Rousseau's opinion on organized religion and science?
He distrusted them and believed they interfered with people's natural impulses and feelings.
How did Rousseau's concept of the 'noble savage' relate to his views on human nature?
The 'noble savage' represented humans in their natural, uncorrupted state, governed by feelings and not selfish tendencies.
What was Rousseau's view on private property?
He advocated for the abolition of private property, as it encouraged selfish tendencies.
Which formula represents the relationship between the mental and the physical according to Fechner's insights?
S=k log R
What does the absolute threshold represent?
Lowest intensity at which a stimulus can be detected
What term is used to describe unnoticed sensations that are below the absolute threshold?
Negative sensations
What is Fechner's law regarding how sensations increase compared to stimulus intensity?
Sensations increase in equal units geometrically beyond the absolute threshold
What concept represents the magnitude of change required for a person to detect a difference in stimulation?
Differential threshold
In the equation △R/R=k, what does △R represent?
Minimum change detected in stimulation
According to Fechner, what did human souls do after death?
Merge with the supreme spirit
What did Fechner suggest as proof for the fundamental reality of physical and mental aspects?
Systematic relationship between bodily and mental experience
In Fechner's view, what is Panpsychism?
The belief that physical things are also conscious
What did Fechner describe as the third stage of human life?
The stage after death where souls merge with the supreme spirit
What did Fechner argue would need to change geometrically for mental sensations to change arithmetically?
Physical stimulus
How did Fechner suggest demonstrating a systematic relationship between bodily and mental experience?
By varying physical stimuli and reporting changes in sensations
What neurological discovery was made by Paul Broca that impacted speech articulation and production?
Discovery of Broca’s area
Which neurological area near Broca’s area was discovered by Carl Wernicke and affects speech comprehension?
Wernicke’s area
What theory did Flourens propose that was contradicted by the findings of Paul Broca and Carl Wernicke?
Speech localization in the left temporal lobe
What did phrenologists believe about the relationship between brain size and intelligence that was not supported by evidence?
A correlation between brain size and intellectual capability
Which scientist continued to believe in the relationship between brain size and intelligence despite no evidence supporting it?
Flourens
What did Carl Wernicke discover in the left temporal lobe that impacted speech comprehension?
Wernicke's region
According to Helmholtz's theory of color vision, how do we perceive different colors?
There are three different types of color receptors on the retina, each sensitive to a specific range of wavelengths.
Why was Helmholtz amazed by the mismatch between physical events and psychological sensations?
Both B and C.
According to Helmholtz's theory of auditory perception, what is the role of the ear?
The ear is a complex system of many receptors, each sensitive to different frequencies.
What was Helmholtz's view on the relationship between physical stimuli and sensory perception?
He recognized that there is often a lack of correspondence between physical stimuli and the sensations they cause.
How did Helmholtz's theory of color vision differ from Young's theory?
Helmholtz slightly modified Young's theory and provided experimental evidence to support it.
What was Helmholtz's view on the nature of color perception?
He recognized that the property of color is not in the wavelengths themselves, but in the observer.
What was Christine Ladd-Franklin's primary contribution to the field of color vision?
She developed an evolutionary theory that explained color vision as a gradual process, with black and white perception preceding color vision.
Which statement best describes Ladd-Franklin's view on the relationship between her theory and the existing theories of color vision?
Her theory was not in opposition to either Hering's or Müller's theories but provided an evolutionary perspective on color vision.
What was the significance of Ladd-Franklin's work on color vision in the context of her time?
Her theory was initially well-received but eventually became neglected and unpopular due to competing theories.
Which of the following statements accurately describes Ladd-Franklin's academic journey?
She completed all the requirements for a doctorate at Johns Hopkins University but was not awarded the degree until she was 80 years old.
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the prevailing attitudes towards women in academia during Ladd-Franklin's time?
Women faced significant barriers and discrimination in academia, with their achievements often being overlooked or denied recognition.
What was the prevailing belief about human character and behavior at the end of the 18th century?
A person's character was believed to be reflected in their facial features, movements, and posture.
According to Purkinje, what should physiologists try to explain?
The phenomena of the mind, both normal and abnormal
What did Hering propose regarding space perception?
Space perception is innate and a priori, like Kant's view
What did Hering observe about color vision that was not fully explained by the Young-Helmholtz theory?
The experience of afterimages of complementary colors
According to Hering's theory of color vision, what causes the experience of gray?
The combination of red-green and yellow-blue receptor responses
What was the relationship between Hering's theory and the Young-Helmholtz theory of color vision, according to the passage?
Hering's theory was viewed as correct, but there are additional neural processes beyond the retina that align more with Hering's perspective
What was Purkinje's observation regarding the Purkinje shift?
Short wavelengths appear brighter than longer wavelengths at low luminance levels
According to Franz Joseph Gall's claims, what happens when mental faculties are well developed?
They create bumps or protrusions in the brain.
What was one of the major criticisms of Franz Joseph Gall's phrenology?
It generalized too much based on faulty evidence.
Who was responsible for bringing the term 'phrenology' to English speaking countries?
Johan Kaspar Spurzheim
What distinguished feature of the brain was associated with more intelligent behavior according to early researchers?
The development of the cortical regions
Why did phrenology become so popular in the US?
Because it provided objective and materialistic analysis of the mind.
Who played a significant role in popularizing phrenology in English speaking countries?
Thomas Foster
What was the primary limitation of Fechner's psychophysical methods?
They were only accurate for a narrow range of stimulus intensities
Which statement best describes Fechner's contribution to the field of experimental aesthetics?
He attempted to quantify reactions to works of art but did not solve the problem of what made art pleasing
What was Fechner's view on the relationship between physical and mental events?
He showed that mental events could be measured and related to physical ones, but did not solve the mind-body problem
What was Fechner's belief regarding the relationship between stimulus intensity and sensation, as described by his law?
Sensations increase logarithmically as stimulus intensity increases arithmetically
According to the passage, what did Fechner describe as the third stage of human life?
The passage does not mention Fechner describing a third stage of human life
What was Helmholtz's primary contribution to the theory of color vision?
He used experimental evidence to expand and modify Young's existing theory.
According to Helmholtz's theory of auditory perception, what is the primary function of the ear?
The ear is a complex system with thousands of different types of nerve fibers, each sensitive to a specific frequency.
What was Helmholtz's perspective on the relationship between physical stimuli and sensory perception?
Helmholtz was amazed by the lack of correspondence between physical events and the psychological sensations they cause.
How did Helmholtz's theory of color vision differ from Young's earlier theory?
Helmholtz built upon Young's theory by adding additional details and experimental support.
What was Helmholtz's view on the nature of color perception?
Helmholtz thought that color perception is not solely determined by physical properties, but also by the observer's cognitive processes.
What did Helmholtz's theory of color vision explain about different types of color blindness?
Helmholtz's theory suggested that color blindness is a result of the absence or dysfunction of certain color receptors in the retina.
What was the central premise of Ladd-Franklin's theory of color vision evolution?
Color vision evolved in stages, starting with achromatic perception, followed by blue-yellow sensitivity, and finally red-green sensitivity.
What was Ladd-Franklin's stance on the relationship between her theory and the existing theories of color vision?
Her theory was not in opposition to either Hering's or Helmholtz's theories but rather described the evolutionary aspect of color vision.
What was the primary factor that impeded Ladd-Franklin's academic progress and recognition early in her career?
She faced discrimination and was denied a doctoral degree despite meeting the requirements, solely due to her gender.
According to the passage, what was the prevailing belief about the relationship between human character and physical features at the end of the 18th century?
It was believed that a person's character could be accurately determined by studying their facial features, movements, and posture.
Which of the following statements best describes the reception and impact of Ladd-Franklin's theory of color vision evolution?
Her theory was largely neglected and unpopular, despite its contribution to understanding the evolutionary aspect of color vision.
Test your knowledge on the transition from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, a period characterized by objective inquiry, emphasis on reason, and societal optimism. Explore how thinkers devalued irrational aspects of human nature and believed in the power of knowledge.
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