Study Questions Chapts. 1 & 2

  1. Describe three links between modern psychology and the ancient Greek thinkers. For each link, mention at least one relevant person and their contribution.

  2. How do the philosophies of rationalism and empiricism differ? Name at least one individual who supported each, and offer evidence to support your choice.

  3. Describe one of the following: Zeno’s paradox of motion, Democritus’ theory of perception, Hippocrates’ theory of thirst. Include in your description why it is relevant to modern psychology.

  4. How did the view of mankind’s place in the universe change during the Renaissance? Who advocated this change and who resisted it? What evidence did each side possess?

  5. Two major scientists of the Renaissance era were from England: Newton and Harvey. Describe what each of these men did and explain how they changed the perspectives of future scientists.

  6. Compare and contrast the positions of nativism, empiricism, and associationism. Name a key figure of each position.




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