Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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Explain materialism, dualism and holism
A
Materialism: “all just atoms”; human beings are nothing more than complex machines; emotions are just chemicals
Dualism: Mind and body are separate
Holism: Mind and body work interdependently
2
Q
What are the branches of psychology used in kinesiology?
A
- > Metaphysics
- > Epistemology
- > axiology
- > ethics
3
Q
Explain metaphysics
A
(what is the scope of our field)
a branch of psychology that distinguishes one thing from another.
ie questions
- > what is physical activity, movement and health
4
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Explain Epistemology
A
(how confidant we are in our findings)
- > branch of psychology that examines how we know things , and with what assurance we can claim that it’s true.
- > To do with bias, perspective, objectivity, ect.
5
Q
Explain axiology
A
(what really matters in kin)
- > branch of psych that examines the value of things
ie questions: what kind of life should we pursue
6
Q
Explain ethics
A
- > branch of psychology that examines how we ought to behave
- > focuses on right and wrong
7
Q
Values promoted by the field of physical activity
A
- > fitness
- > knowledge
- > pleasure
- > skills
