PSYC 3200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Neuropsychology, Hermann Rorschach, Szondi Test
19 Apr 2016
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Francis galton invented the first battery of tests: consisted of sensory and motor measures. James mckeen cattell studied with galton: to get preciseness in psychology, it must rely on experiment and measurement, test results may be useful regarding training, mode of life or indication of disease. Chinese emperor had his officials examined to determine their fitness for office. Civil law, military affairs, agriculture, revenue and geography. Physiognomy: based on ability to judge the inner character of people from their outward appearance, esp. the face. 4th century, aristotle - proposed soul and body sympathized with each other, changes in one would result in changes in the other. Johann lavater - published book on physiognomy: reads moral character from unalterable facial features. Franz joseph gall: brain is the organ of the sentiments and faculties and that these capacities are localized. If a faculty is well developed, that part of the brain will be bigger.
