History of Psychology Flashcards
1
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Who was Aristotle?
A
He wrote about dreams, sleep, senses, memory, and observed traits and dispositions of different animals (their similarities).
2
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Who was Rene Descartes
A
- Said “I think therefore I am.”
- Dealt with interactive dualism and brain vs heart mentality
3
Q
What is interactive dualism and who dealt with it?
A
Interactive dualism is the idea that the mind and body are separate entities that interact to make sensations, emotions, and other conscious experiences.
It was proposed by Rene Descartes.
4
Q
What is Nature vs Nurture
A
Nature is the biological, in-born make-up of an individual.
Nurture is the surrounding environment where a person grows up.
5
Q
What is Physiology?
A
- Studying the functions and parts of living organisms
- Provided the foundation for the connection between parts of the brain and different behaviors.
