question archive (1) How do we know what really happened in psychology's past? In other words, what tools and information do historians use to reconstruct the past? Are there ways that history can be distorted? If so, explain in what ways it can be distorted and give an example of this

(1) How do we know what really happened in psychology's past? In other words, what tools and information do historians use to reconstruct the past? Are there ways that history can be distorted? If so, explain in what ways it can be distorted and give an example of this

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How do we know what really happened in psychology's past? In other words, what tools and information do historians use to reconstruct the past? Are there ways that history can be distorted? If so, explain in what ways it can be distorted and give an example of this. (There are 2 parts to this question, please make sure to answer both completely). 

Question 2 5 pts

The "zeitgeist" describes the spirit of a particular time in history, including its beliefs and ideas. 

 True

 False

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Explain how discrimination and prejudice by race, gender, and religion was a force that shaped psychology. Specifically, what were some of the ways people faced discrimination in early psychology, and what were some measures that were used to start combatting these issues?

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According to the text, there are two ways to view the development of scientific psychology. These are the

--------------------------------------------approach and the ------------------------------------- approach.

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Question 6 5 pts

In contrast to Auguste Comte, John Stuart Mill contributed to developmental psychology by arguing that the mind could be scientifically studied. 

 True

 False

Question 7 

___________ was one of the first scientists who tried to map the brain. They did this by dissecting deceased human and animal brains. They also confirmed the existence of gray and white matter in the brain.

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Question 8 

In Chapter 3, Luigi Galvani suggested that nerve impulses were electrical. How did he first demonstrate this?

A. With frogs hanging from his balcony on metal hooks during a thunderstorm. When the lightning struck, their legs twitched. 

B.With bugs hanging from his balcony on metal hooks during a thunderstorm. When the lightning struck, their legs twitched. C.Pictures of the brain

D. Electrical stimulation of human nerves

Question 9 

What is the meaning of a "just noticeable difference"?

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Question 10

What types of psychophysics experiments that Fechner conducted during his life? (There is more than one answer, select ALL that are correct).

A. lifted weights

B. visual brightness

C. visual distance

D. tactile distance

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