PSY100Y5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: Hermann Von Helmholtz, American Psychological Association, John Dewey

• School: UTM
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY100Y5
• Professor: All

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Socrates, plato, and aristotle debated issues of relevance to psychology separation of mind and body, whether knowledge is inborn or gained through experience. Aristotle"s theory of memory is still foundational to many contemporary theories of memory(even today). His theory suggests that memories are the result of three principles of association; similarity, contrast, and contiguity. Memory, perception, dreaming, and emotions are properties of the body. A new science is born: contribution of wundt and hall. Argued that psychology should be an independent discipline, rather than a stepchild of philosophy or physiology. 1879 formed the first lab for research in psychology in germany. Claimed that psychology"s primary focus was consciousness, the awareness of immediate experience. Kept psychology focused on mind and mental process. Driving force behind american psychological association