Posted: January 13th, 2017
Why was Hermann von Helmholtz considered to be one of the greatest scientists of his time?
Review the “Historical Influences on Psychology” presentation. Answer the critical thinking questions throughout the presentation in a Microsoft® Word ® document.
On Slide 14 Questions
Respond to the following questions in 100 words or less:
- How did clocks influence the world when they were introduced?
- Why was Descartes so important to the development of psychology? What did he contribute?
- In your opinion, who contributed the most to empiricism? Why?
On Slide 22 Questions
Respond to the following questions in 100 words or less:
- Which method of brain mapping do you believe was considered the most accurate during that time period? Why?
- Why was Hermann von Helmholtz considered to be one of the greatest scientists of his time?
On slide 28 Questions
Respond to the following questions in 100 words or less:
- Wilhelm Wundt is credited with founding psychology as a science. What were his specific contributions to this foundation?