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When did Psychology become a separate science?
When did Psychology become a separate science?
What fields does Psychology border on?
What fields does Psychology border on?
Was Psychology considered a branch of philosophy before the 1870s?
Was Psychology considered a branch of philosophy before the 1870s?
What is the main focus of Psychology?
What is the main focus of Psychology?
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Why is it important to study the history of Psychology?
Why is it important to study the history of Psychology?
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When did Psychology develop as an independent scientific discipline?
When did Psychology develop as an independent scientific discipline?
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What did the ancients attempt to account for?
What did the ancients attempt to account for?
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What fields does Psychology border on?
What fields does Psychology border on?
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When did Psychology become known as a separate science?
When did Psychology become known as a separate science?
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What is the main focus of Psychology?
What is the main focus of Psychology?
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Study Notes
Development of Psychology
- Psychology developed as an independent scientific discipline in the 1870s.
- Before the 1870s, Psychology was considered a branch of philosophy.
Borders and Intersections
- Psychology borders on fields such as biology, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy.
Ancient Roots
- The ancients attempted to account for the nature of the mind, consciousness, and behavior.
Main Focus
- The main focus of Psychology is to study the human mind, consciousness, and behavior.
Importance of History
- It is important to study the history of Psychology to understand the development of the field and its theories.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the history and diversity of psychology with this quiz. Explore the debate on whether a single definition of psychology is justified and discover why studying the history of psychology is important. From ancient attempts to explain dreams and mental illness to the beginnings of psychology as a discipline, this quiz covers it all.
