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Who is considered the father of psychology?
Who is considered the father of psychology?
Which of the following perspectives on how the brain worked was NOT dominant in the early days of psychology?
Which of the following perspectives on how the brain worked was NOT dominant in the early days of psychology?
Which ancient Greek philosopher influenced Plato?
Which ancient Greek philosopher influenced Plato?
Who coined the term 'structuralism'?
Who coined the term 'structuralism'?
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Which theoretical perspective focused on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components?
Which theoretical perspective focused on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components?
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Study Notes
Key Figures in Psychology
- Wilhelm Wundt is considered the father of psychology.
- Wilhelm Wundt is credited with establishing the first psychology laboratory in 1879 in Leipzig, Germany.
- Plato was influenced by the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.
Early Perspectives in Psychology
- Structuralism focused on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components.
- Edward Titchener coined the term "structuralism".
- Functionalism was a competing theory that focused on the purpose and function of mental processes.
- Psychoanalysis was another early perspective, focusing on the unconscious mind.
- Behaviorism emerged later, focusing on observable behaviors and their environmental influences.
Note: While the Functionalism perspective focused on the purpose of mental processes, there was no mention of Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, or Cognitive Psychology to show that these were not dominant in the early days of psychology.
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Test your knowledge of the origins of psychology and the influence of ancient Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle in this informative quiz.
