Article 1 (Origins of Psychological Assesment Flashcards
1
Q
when and how did psychological testing begin
A
220 bc in china, when the emperor wanted to examine people for fitness for his office
they were isolated in a room for 24 hours and had to write essays
2
Q
what is physiognomy
A
the theory that inner characters of people can be judged from the outside appearance (face)
3
Q
what is phrenology
A
reading the bumps on someones head
4
Q
What is the humor theory of health and disease
A
the harmony of the 4 body fluids with temperatuire
