5.1 Origins of Psychology

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    • What is the scientific study of the mind and behavior called?
      Psychology
    • Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
    • Which philosopher emphasized the concept of dualism, where the mind and body are separate entities?
      Plato
    • Plato's dualism influenced introspectionist approaches in psychology.
    • Which philosopher believed that knowledge comes from experience, a concept known as empiricism?
      Aristotle
    • John Locke's idea of tabula rasa influenced the development of behaviorism in psychology.
    • Who is often referred to as the "father of psychology"?
      Wilhelm Wundt
    • William James emphasized the purpose and function of mental processes in adapting to the environment.
    • In what year did Wilhelm Wundt establish the first psychology laboratory?
      1879
    • Sigmund Freud developed the approach known as psychoanalysis.
    • William James's functionalism emphasized the study of consciousness and its functions.
    • What are two key philosophical roots of psychology?
      Empiricism and rationalism
    • Plato's concept of dualism emphasized introspection and subjective experience.
    • Order the key philosophers and their contributions chronologically based on their influence on psychology:
      1️⃣ Plato - Dualism
      2️⃣ Aristotle - Empiricism
      3️⃣ René Descartes - Mind-body interaction
      4️⃣ John Locke - Tabula rasa
    • Who established the first psychology laboratory?
      Wilhelm Wundt
    • Wilhelm Wundt is often referred to as the "father of psychology."
    • William James focused on functionalism and pragmatism
    • What concept did Sigmund Freud introduce to psychology?
      The unconscious mind
    • Match the philosophical foundation with its description:
      Empiricism ↔️ Knowledge through sensory experience
      Dualism ↔️ Mind and body are separate entities
    • What is the method used in structuralism to analyze mental processes?
      Introspection
    • In 1879, Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig
    • Psychology is defined as the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
    • Match the philosopher with their key idea:
      Plato ↔️ Dualism
      Aristotle ↔️ Empiricism
      John Locke ↔️ Tabula rasa
      René Descartes ↔️ Mind-body interaction
    • Arrange the following concepts in chronological order of their influence on psychology:
      1️⃣ Empiricism
      2️⃣ Dualism
      3️⃣ Structuralism
      4️⃣ Functionalism
    • In what year did Wilhelm Wundt establish the first psychology laboratory?
      1879
    • The first psychology laboratory was established at the University of Leipzig
    • Wilhelm Wundt's first psychology laboratory marked the beginning of psychology as a separate science.
    • What method did Wilhelm Wundt use to study mental processes in his laboratory?
      Introspection
    • Wundt's laboratory focused on studying mental processes.
    • Functionalism emphasizes the purpose and function of mental processes in adapting to the environment.
    • Functionalism was promoted by William James.
    • What is the primary focus of structuralism?
      Breaking down mental processes
    • Structuralism primarily relies on introspection as its method.
    • Wilhelm Wundt is the key figure in structuralism.
    • What is the goal of functionalism?
      Adaptation to the environment
    • Both structuralism and functionalism built upon philosophical foundations such as empiricism and dualism.
    • Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes in adapting to the environment
    • What was the primary focus of structuralism in psychology?
      Breaking down mental processes
    • Functionalism used introspection as its primary method.
      False
    • The key figure associated with structuralism is Wilhelm Wundt
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