[PSY4130] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes fot the exam (50 pages long!)
30 Mar 2017
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Definition of psychology: no single definition, historically defined as study of: Behaviour: current definition: study of the mind or brain and behaviour. Early greek philosophers - theories of cognitive (mental) processes. When psychology became a separate science in the 19th century. Presentism (we will mostly use this approach) Attempt to understand the past in terms of present knowledge and standards. Zeitgeist approach emphasizes the influences of developments in other sciences, political climate, technological advancements, and economic conditions on the development of psychology. Emphasizes the works of individuals such as plato, Illustrates how individuals and/or events contributed to changes and development of ideas and concepts. For example, the history of mental illness. Developed as a way to answer questions about nature by directly examining nature. In contrast to unquestionable acceptance of church dogma, past authorities, superstition, or by using abstract thought alone: science has two major components:
