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History & Systems
Exam 1: Chapters 1-4
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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
02/10/2009

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Methods of Fixing Belief

Definition
  • Tenacity
  • Authority
  • A priorimethod
  • Science
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The Fixation of Belief
Definition

Charles Sanders Pierce

 

Doubt vs. Belief

  • Dissimilarity in sensation (i.e., doubt is unpleasant while Belief is satisfying)
  • Belief guides actions
  • Dount stimulates inquiry(struggle to attain state of belief)
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Atomistic psychology

Definition
Any psychology system based on the doctrine that mental processes are built up through the combination of simple elements; i.e., psychoanalysis, behaviourism
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Holistic psychology
Definition
(Gestalt) A whole is always greater than the sum of its parts.
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The Pineal Gland
Definition
a.k.a. The seat of the soul; Locus of control of reflex, re: Mind-body interaction
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