Philosophical roots of Psychology:

• Define Psychology

  The Scientific study of the human mind and its function
• Define Cartesian Dualism

  The mind and body are independent from each other
• Who believed in Cartesian dualism?

  Renee Descartes
• How did cartesian dualism form the philosophical basis of psychology?

  It suggested that the mind could be a subject of study in its own right
• What is Empiricism?

  All experiences are gained through senses
• Who's belief of empiricism formed the basis for the behaviourist approach?

  John Locke
• Which approach did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution form the basis of?

  Biological approach