History Flashcards
(15 cards)
What did Plato believe in?
The tripartite soul
What did Descartes believe in?
dualism
What did Aristotle endorse?
Theory of appraisal of emotion
what did epiricus believe in?
hedonism
What are the parts of the tripartite soul?
rational will, soul, animal soul
what part of the brain is thought to be interacting with the “body” and “soul”?
pineal gland
Meaning of Hedonism
that human behavior concocts down to seeking pleasure and avoiding pain
What were Plato’s thoughts on emotions and intelligence?
- intelligence is a trade off used to measure what will give us happiness
- emotions are a disturbance
what is the appraisal theory of emotion?
emotions are produced by a mix of beliefs and desires
What did John Locke believe in?
monism and empiricism
what is empiricism?
when all knowledge is derived from sensorial experiences
what was a key concept to found behaviorism?
laws of associations
What was B.F Skinners contribution to psychology?
reinforcement principles
Who did the Little Albert experiment?
John Watson
