chapter 4 - pseudo-science and psychology Flashcards

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astrology (300BCE)

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position moon, sun, planets and stars at the time of your birth can influence your personality and predict your future

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numerology

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predict a person’s future by their name and date of birth

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phrenology (1796 by Franz Gall)

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mental abilities and personality controlled by 27 brain organs on brain’s surface, if used they would grow, and by examining lumps you could tell an individual’s character

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