USC Social Psychology (MWF 1:30-2:30 class)

[regnauld]

Sir Francis Galton.


It was Sir Francis Galton (Whitney, 1990), Darwin’s half-cousin, who immediately pursued the implications for psychology. Galton was one of the many scientists who, upon exposure to Darwin’s theory of natural selection, reacted by saying something along the lines of “Of course! Why didn’t I think of that?” By 1865 Galton had published two papers dealing with the inheritance of individual differences, published under the title Hereditary Talent and Character, which were then elaborated in his 1869 book, Hereditary Genius: An Inquiry into its Laws and Consequences
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Subversion of science: how psychology lost [Charles] Darwin

I'm sorry you got it wrong! Sir Galton was not a Psychologist but a Physician or Physiologist!

Don't answer this again!

Move to the next question.

[regnauld]

hi Sir!
good evening..
Gonzalez. Jeza Z. here..

Hi good evening! You might want to review some of the above questions and answer if you want to get some points. ok?

You are the top 20 to make this 10 points, ok? Congrats!

[daniellearellano]

1 school of thought sir?


Functionalism

Functionalism formed as a reaction to the structuralism and was heavily influenced by the work of William James and the evolutionary theory of Charles Darwin. Functionalists sought to explain the mental processes in a more systematic and accurate manner. Rather than focusing on the elements of consciousness, functionalists focused on the purpose of consciousness and behavior. Functionalism also emphasized individual differences, which had a profound impact on education.

[regnauld]

1 school of thought sir?


Functionalism

Functionalism formed as a reaction to the structuralism and was heavily influenced by the work of William James and the evolutionary theory of Charles Darwin. Functionalists sought to explain the mental processes in a more systematic and accurate manner. Rather than focusing on the elements of consciousness, functionalists focused on the purpose of consciousness and behavior. Functionalism also emphasized individual differences, which had a profound impact on education.

Ok 2 points for you!

[bluesKLUH]

Next question. Name the great psychologist who was influenced by Charles Darwin and what was his school of thought in Psychology? I need 5 students to answer this!

This is good for 2 points!

Sir Francis Galton (1865, 1869), Darwin's cousin, immediately recognized the implications for human variation. Galton carried out surveys and found that good and bad temperament, as well as intelligence, ran in families. He discovered the phenomenon of regression-to-the mean and the implication that family variation was heritable.

His school of thought is called differential psychology..

CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE

[Eliza Imee Cajegas]

Yes lain nasad! When you have accumulated 300 points you will get a 1.0 in your class standing for this particuar chapter! hehehe

Okay2. . I get it. . Tnx a lot sir. .

[regnauld]

Next question for 10 points. Why is Evolutionary Psychology important in the study of human behavior?

[regnauld]

Sir Francis Galton (1865, 1869), Darwin's cousin, immediately recognized the implications for human variation. Galton carried out surveys and found that good and bad temperament, as well as intelligence, ran in families. He discovered the phenomenon of regression-to-the mean and the implication that family variation was heritable.

His school of thought is called differential psychology..

CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE

This looks tempting but Francis Galton was not a Psychologist, however. no point for you on this. Go to the next question!

[lordleeon]

Next question for 10 points. Why is Evolutionary Psychology important in the study of human behavior?

Evolutionary psychology is the approach of explaining human behavior based on the combination of evolutionary biology, anthropology, cognitive science, and the neurosciences. Evolutionary psychology is not a specific sub field of psychology, such as the study of vision, reasoning, or social behavior. It is a way of thinking about psychology that can be applied to any topic within it.

-"Evolutionary Psychology and the Emotions," by Leda Cosmides & John Tooby, from the new book, Handbook of Emotions, 2nd Edition, M. Lewis, J.M.

[regnauld]

Next question for 10 points. Why is Evolutionary Psychology important in the study of human behavior?