PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Classical Conditioning, Empiricism, Social Class
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Module 1. 1: science is a philosophy of knowledge that stems from two fundamental beliefs: empiricism and determinism, theory an explanation/principle, hypothesis testable prediction support or reject no prove, step of scientific method: scientific theories generate hypotheses. If it is confirmed, new hypotheses may stem from it and the original theory receives added support. Module 1. 2: psychology science empiricism + deterministic two fundamental beliefs , empiricism: based on observation, determinism: belief that all events are governed by lawful, cause-and-effect relationships. Debate: free will (voluntarism) / determinism determined by internal (genes, brain chemistry) and external influences behavior is. No physical laws: history link biological & behaviors. (1) egypt: military doctors edwin smith papyrus 1st recorded first step toward modern study of psy (2) greece biology behavior. Hippocrates: first personality classification scheme 4 humours in body influence both health and personality a. 4 humours: blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm. mood+behaviors.
