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Origins of Psychology: KT Flashcards

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Psychology

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Scientific study of human mind + functions. Especially, functions that affect behaviour

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Science

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A means of acquiring knowledge through systematic and objective investigation.
Aim: discover general laws

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Introspection

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First systematic experimental attempt to study the mind. This was done by breaking up conscious awareness into basic thoughts, images and sensations

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Empiricism

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The belief that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience, it is characterised by the use of scientific method

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