Pioneers Of Psychology Chapter 8

Front 1

How did James define Pragmatism?

Back 1

The evaluation of ideas relativistically, according to their varying usefulness in varying situations

Front 2

What were the most important topics in Principles of Psychology?

Back 2

Stream of consciousness: contents of human consciousness are a stream of ideas
Habit: laws of habit formation are impartial
Emotion: consequence of bodily changes associated with its expression
Will: effort of attention

Front 3

What was the essence of James' psychology?

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Not a finished system or a provider of absolutely certain conclusions, but a collection of vivid and informed personal reflections on all the major areas of major facts of the emerging science

Front 4

What was pragmatism according to Peirce?

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scientific ideas and knowledge can never be absolutely certain , but only a subject to varying degrees of pragmatic belief (ideas worked with varying degrees of effectiveness)

Front 5

What were Hall's most important works in psychology?

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Pedagogical seminary
President APA
Development issues children
American Journal of Psychology

Front 6

What were Calkin's most important works in psychology?

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Paired associates technique
Self psychology

Front 7

What were Thorndike's most important works in psychology?

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Law of effect
Transfer of training
Functionalism