The Evolution of Psychology

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Who coined the term 'psychology' and what did it initially mean?

  • Franz Gall and it meant the study of the body
  • Plato and it meant the study of the mind (correct)
  • Aristotle and it meant the study of the mind
  • Robert Whyte and it meant the study of the soul

What did Plato and Aristotle debate about regarding the mind and body?

  • Whether knowledge is inborn or gained through experience
  • Whether the mind and body are separate entities (correct)
  • Whether the soul exists
  • Whether the body influences the mind

Which two fields influenced the early development of psychology?

  • Physiology and sociology
  • Philosophy and sociology
  • Biology and sociology
  • Philosophy and physiology (correct)

What did Robert Whyte, Franz Gall, Paul Broca, and Johannes Müller contribute to the understanding of psychology?

<p>They showed insights into the workings of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of psychology?

<p>To investigate questions about human behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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