PSYC 1100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Central Nervous System, Wilhelm Wundt, Peripheral Nervous System
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Psyc 1100 is an introduction to psychology as a natural science. Psyche is a greek word; referring to mind and soul . Ancient greek philosophers discussed topics of interest to psychologists. Acquisition of knowledge importance of temporal contiguity. Ancient greek physicians also made advances in medicine. In the middle ages, arab physicians preserved many of the ancient greek writings, developed more advanced medical techniques. Physics: discoveries and theories in physics revolutionized how people viewed their physical world. Chemistry: the science of chemistry helped people understand the chemical composition of their surroundings. However . in order to have a science of psychology, people needed to think about living beings, and their behavior, in scientific terms. Mind is separate from body, interacts with body through the pineal gland. Mind and body are two different aspects of the same phenomenon established a philosophical basis for much of psychology and neuroscience.
